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govexec.comSSA ‘corrects’ millions of Social Security Number database filesThe agency says the data cleaning is part of its commitment to prevent fraud, but at least one group is raising concerns about the work.

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govexec.comThe legal fight over the public service student loan forgiveness overhaul may be overTwo different federal judges in June ruled that the Education Department’s changes to the program were unlawful. On Wednesday, the Trump administration dropped its appeals.

govexec.comUSDA, undeterred by judge’s stay, moves ‘full-bore ahead’ with reorganization stepsThe Agriculture Department is still carrying out reorganization activities not explicitly barred by a judge’s stay.

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govexec.comBureau of Prisons seeks another shot at ending union contractsOne union local president said he is still routinely denied official time, has meeting requests ignored, and that his prison has failed to reinstitute compressed work schedules.

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reddit.comFrom the BlackPeopleofReddit community on Reddit: Straight from the horse's mouthExplore this post and more from the BlackPeopleofReddit community

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govexec.comThese former feds could be members of Congress next yearMost of these candidates face long odds of winning or are in tight races.

This is a good article. I worked for the Fed and loved providing public service. I would support these folks. www.govexec.com/management/2...

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govexec.comIf you already have FEHB, should you sign up for Medicare B?Pairing your federal health plan with Medicare can lower out-of-pocket costs, but monthly premiums and income-based surcharges add up. Here’s what to consider before deciding whether the extra coverag...

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yahoo.comBREAKING: Lindsey Graham Paid Off 3 Male Escorts, Including One Who Was 17 at the Time — Explosive Documentary AllegesGraham was the subject of an explosive new documentary from the Young Turks — which featured shocking claims about the late senator.

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atlantablackstar.comAmericans Hijack DOJ’s New Fraud Tip Line to Demand Trump Be InvestigatedDonald Trump has spent years promising to root out corruption in Washington. The president's latest effort was supposed to put ordinary Americans on the

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reddit.comFrom the politics community on Reddit: Trump Administration Sends Armed Federal Agents Door-to-Door to Ask Residents Whether They VotedExplore this post and more from the politics community

govexec.comHHS telework rollback challenge upheld by FLRAFederal Labor Relations Authority members wrote that HHS seemingly used generative AI tools to draft its legal brief, since many of its citations were “fictitious, erroneous, or irrelevant.”

govexec.com‘It’s The Price is Right’: How USCIS artificially deflated employee ratings under forced distribution mandateA federal whistleblower says the agency instituted a forced distribution of employee performance ratings last year, months before the Trump administration lifted a ban on the practice.

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bbc.comPHP: ⁠Scale of cyber-security flaw 'unprecedented' but no sign of breaches, says expert - follow liveIn the UK, 32 government services are unavailable as security work takes place, but "this does not mean they were hacked", Downing Street says.

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reuters.comEXCLUSIVE: US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikesThe US State Department has ordered some diplomats and family members to depart from its missions in Saudi Arabia and plans to withdraw family members from a number of other US missions in the region...

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reddit.comFrom the videos community on Reddit: ALERT: Trump appointees asked cybersecurity agency to SECRETLY HACK voting machine ahead of midtermsExplore this post and more from the videos community

Federal Labor Relations Authority members wrote that HHS seemingly used generative AI tools to draft its legal brief, since many of its citations were “fictitious, erroneous, or irrelevant. www.govexec.com/management/2...

govexec.comICE wants AI to take on more of its legal workloadThe agency is looking for software that can help its attorneys manage the growing demands of litigation, investigations and other legal matters.

govexec.comState Department orders ‘super intelligence’ wording across all official communicationsAn internal cable from the agency extends Trump’s terminology change to emails, speeches, websites and official titles, while preserving legal language and historical records.

I worked for the Fed during the Pedophiles first stint. We were not allowed to say the word "impeachment". I forget the other word we were not allowed to say. www.govexec.com/technology/2...

govexec.comOversight of nuclear material security cut back due to civil service reductions, GAO findsThe Government Accountability Office also reported that the National Nuclear Security Administration has more than lost its recent hiring gains.

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govexec.com‘A rushed and complicated system.’ Federal employees say they’re in the dark over limited top ratingsA mandate to limit outstanding performance scores has managers playing a numbers game and risks pitting teammates against each other.

My wife and I got out there and voted today in the state of Misery. I find myself nothing buy pissed off with so many fucking idiots out there who still support this Russian traitor pedophile. I'm glad to vote, but I have a very pissed off attitude. The worst part is, you can't fix stupid.

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govexec.comSenator warns hundreds of federal web addresses may lack key spying protectionThe list includes websites for FBI tips, intelligence job applications and the Veterans Crisis Line.

govexec.comThis cybersecurity agency is supposed to protect U.S. elections. Officials fear it’s been compromised by TrumpPresident Donald Trump’s 2027 budget proposal would reduce funding for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency by another $700 million, which could necessitate 900 additional layoffs.

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govexec.comUnion seeks new avenue to restore VA contractThe American Federation of Government Employees asked a federal judge to issue an “indicative” ruling that would only take effect if OKed by the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

govexec.comTrump’s IG pick at the VA is ‘watering down’ oversight, some employees allegeAs the Veterans Affairs inspector general faces mounting workforce challenges, some employees and former watchdogs raise questions about the office's trajectory.

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Josh Hawley staffer and political operative Tommy: You are supposedly a Christian. Have you disavowed Christian domestic terrorists like Timothy McVeigh, The Aryan Nation, the KKK, Eric Robert Rudolph, and Dylann Roof, etc., etc., etc.? If not, what are YOUR allegiances?

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This is Tommy. Tommy had a question about my allegiances. Listen to the end to hear about his.

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youtube.comMAGA Americans WORE MAGA HATS In Mexico & INSTANTLY Regretted ItYouTube video by TrendingPulse

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“Donald Trump is a traitor. And he’s not simply a traitor in the loose sense of someone who commits an act of betrayal…Trump is a traitor in the very particular sense laid out in the U.S. Constitution…’adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.’” www.americaamerica.news/p/donald-tru...

americaamerica.newsDonald Trump Is a TraitorAnd in a sane world, he would be removed from office now

govexec.comHUD’s staffing cuts hurt certain housing services, watchdog findsHousing organizations told the Government Accountability Office that they now face more obstacles getting in touch with department employees in a timely manner.

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govexec.comThe next counterintelligence threat may be hiding in federal hiringCOMMENTARY | Foreign adversaries are exploiting resumes, recruiting and professional relationships to pursue sensitive information. Federal agencies need to recognize the risks without making it harde...

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govexec.comICE resists automatic activation of body cameras despite oversight concernsFederal investigators found gaps in guidance for immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, raising concerns about whether the agencies can ensure the devices are used as required.

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govexec.comFraud-prevention work stalled at USDA amid staffing cuts and funding disputesFederal officials have identified ways to curb theft of SNAP benefits, but staffing losses, funding decisions and congressional inaction have slowed efforts to protect recipients.

govexec.comLabor has mostly stopped checking whether federal contractors are following disability rulesA watchdog found that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has no plans to restart routine audits, leaving less oversight of protections for workers with disabilities.

govexec.comDisability accommodations at Labor get extra scrutiny with annual reviewsThe department plans to review existing accommodations for disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions, with employees potentially asked to provide updated medical documentation.

I don't have many followers, so not many will see this, but at this point I feel we don't have a government anymore. It's definitely not a functioning government. It's total lawlessness. There is no consequences for officials breaking the law. This is not a government anymore. We are adrift.

govexec.comWatchdog to examine summertime hack of DHS information network, other incidentsThe Government Accountability Office is expected to flag that the Homeland Security Department delayed in notifying Congress of the incidents, according to a person familiar with the review.