DoD’s independent testing office drops nearly 100 programs from oversight list
The Pentagon has slashed its independent weapons testing office and reduced its oversight portfolio by nearly 100 programs. The project on government oversight says the Army's new XM7 rifle program, formally the next generation squad weapon, is by far the most alarming omission. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is here with more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Most feds to get 1% pay raise in 2026
It's September already, and in most years, we've had had at least a hint of what next year's Federal employee pay raise would be several months ago, but the Trump administration waited until almost the last possible minute to disclose its pay raise plans. The answer, 1% for most federal employees. Some law enforcement officers will get a much bigger raise, but we still don't know how many or in which agencies, Federal News Network's Jared Serbu has been covering the pay raise news that dropped over the Labor Day weekend, and he's here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A VA fix for sexual trauma claims was supposed to help, but veterans are still waiting for results
The VA launched a centralized operations center to improve how it handles military sexual trauma claims but a new Inspector General report says the effort brought minimal change. And with VA staffing levels shrinking, the risks to claim accuracy and timely support are only growing. Here to break down what went wrong and what it means for veterans counting on the system to work is the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations at the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General, Brent Arronte.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Congress is back, and the collision of politics and policy is about to get loud
Lawmakers return from summer recess with a packed agenda and a charged atmosphere. From appropriations battles and the National Defense Authorization Act to D.C. autonomy and Centers for Disease Control chaos, the work intersects with political theater at every turn. Add late-breaking pocket rescissions to the mix, and the stakes get even higher. Here to map out what’s ahead and what’s at risk is deputy news director at Bloomberg Government, Loren Duggan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Opening doors for Americans who can’t see, but refuse to be unseen
For thousands of Americans with visual impairments, federal acquisition means possibility. Through National Industries for the Blind, meaningful work becomes a path to independence, dignity, and purpose. The organization plays a unique role in federal contracting, blending mission with impact. Here to share how that mission is changing lives is Sorraya Corea, President and CEO of NIB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.
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