One year later, my layoff from the federal government has become a banishment

By: commentators

22 July 2026 at 16:43

Despite our grief and trauma, many of us still want to return to the State Department or another federal agency. But the path back does not exist.

Two airports opt into TSA’s new privatization model

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By: Justin Doubleday

20 July 2026 at 17:25

The first two airports have elected to participate in TSA's "Gold+" initiative, which allow private contractors to manage both staff and technology.

Travelers are screened at a security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Army overhauls career survey, gives leaders real-time insight into retention trends

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By: Anastasia Obis

20 July 2026 at 17:06

“This data is a dynamic diagnostic tool, which drives immediate resource allocation and institutional policy shifts," an Army spokesman said.

U.S. Army Cpt. Webb, from the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, reenlists on Fort Bragg, NC, April 4, 2025. Webb reenlisted for another terms in front of his family and fellow officers.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cole Paulson)

Space Force welcomes first part-time guardians

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By: Rachel Cohen

17 July 2026 at 18:46

Eighteen Air Force Reservists became the Space Force's first part-time troops, as the service debuts a more flexible way to serve.

First Guardians in part-time work roles join Space Force

Democrats look to support laid-off Foreign Service officers

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By: Michele Sandiford

17 July 2026 at 13:22

Former employees, federal unions and lawmakers continue to call for the reinstatement of more than 1,300 laid-off department workers.

Laid-off federal employees spotlight lasting impacts of State Dept RIF

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By: Drew Friedman

16 July 2026 at 18:29

Marking one year since a major State Department RIF, former federal employees warned the loss of expertise has harmed national security and global stability.

The Supreme Court Slaughter decision: Where do we go from here?

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16 July 2026 at 16:47

Ronald Sanders, a NAPA fellow, explains that while the decision opens the door to more questions than answers, it can’t change one thing.

The U.S. Supreme Court is photographed, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Washington.

Pentagon seeks to shift billions to cover rising personnel costs

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By: Anastasia Obis

14 July 2026 at 18:48

DoD is asking Congress to shift money away from a range of procurement programs to cover increased military personnel costs.

State Dept is looking to rebuild after major staffing cuts. Laid-off diplomats say they’re not welcome back

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By: Jory Heckman

10 July 2026 at 18:45

One year after sweeping layoffs, the State Department is hiring again for many of the same roles, leaving former employees questioning the agency's strategy.

House report details how DHS used FEMA to bolster immigration crackdown

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By: Justin Doubleday

10 July 2026 at 17:30

The House Dems' report argues the deployments threaten public trust in FEMA and further weaken an agency already flagging from thousands of staff cuts.

FILE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters is photographed in Washington, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Military mission success depends on understanding what people can do

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By: Terry Gerton

10 July 2026 at 16:07

"The real power here is to have the different inputs to kind of form that overall estimate of where somebody is on a given competency," said Julia Brown.

In this Dec. 3, 2015, photo, Vermont National Guard Spc. Skylar Anderson, the first female in the Army to qualify as a combat engineer, poses at Camp Johnson in Colchester, Vt. Anderson said she didn't know when she started the training course to become a combat engineer that she would be the first female to graduate. The military has opened up a number of combat jobs to women that were once reserved for men only. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)

A new OPM rule will expand how federal agencies make workforce decisions

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By: Terry Gerton

10 July 2026 at 14:26

"Regarding the NDA, I think the major concern has been as the First Amendment rights for employees," said Michael Fallings.

Space Force acquisition branch plans hiring push

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By: Rachel Cohen

9 July 2026 at 17:59

Space Systems Command plans to hire 100 civilians a month as it rebuilds after 2025 workforce cuts, with contracting and cybersecurity among its top priorities.

U.S. Space Force flag against a blue sky and white cloud background

Secret Service’s workforce planning gaps highlighted in new reports

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By: Justin Doubleday

9 July 2026 at 17:41

The Secret Service says it's taking steps to address understaffing and "inadequate planning," including through a new workforce management application.

FILE - Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Skills-based federal hiring gets another push from Congress

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By: Michele Sandiford

9 July 2026 at 11:50

If enacted, the bill would also create a separate USAJobs portal for positions not requiring a four-year college degree.

CDC must ‘make hard decisions’ triaging work after elevating Ebola response

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By: Jory Heckman

7 July 2026 at 18:15

A CDC employee said the agency is reeling from deep workforce cuts and “running on fumes.” It lost thousands of employees last year, and has hired hundreds.

FILE - A sign stands at an entrance to the main campus of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)

DoD opens applications for long-awaited cyber apprenticeship program

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By: Anastasia Obis

7 July 2026 at 17:18

The initiative, first teased in April, has garnered nationwide interest — DoD said it received more than 70,000 inquiries from prospective candidates.

Study looks at the people impacted when an agency shuts down

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By: Terry Gerton

7 July 2026 at 14:53

"It was a psychological hit, but it also was compounded by moral injury, by this sense of one's deeply held moral code being violated," said Jamie Oberlander.

Former United States Agency for International Development (USAID) workers show their support to USAID workers retrieving their personal belongings from USAID's headquarters in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Staff shortages strain weapons programs, GAO says

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By: Rachel Cohen

3 July 2026 at 15:42

GAO says Pentagon workforce cuts and a hiring freeze have left major weapons programs short-staffed, risking delays and eroding acquisition expertise.

CDC leaders vow hiring surge is coming, echoing promise made months ago

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By: Jory Heckman

2 July 2026 at 10:02

CDC leaders say they're planning to resume hiring after a 25% staffing cut last year, but employees say they've heard this months ago without results.

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