Government, policy, and civic life — what's changing and what it means for you.

The measure gives Congress more time to reach a deal on a comprehensive spending package for fiscal 2027.

The state will receive millions from last week's settlement, but still has a number of cases against other social media giants pending.

The federal human resources agency is exploring new AI tools for USA JOBS, USA Staffing and other USA hiring tools as agencies use AI in their hiring processes, according to the memo.

The Labor Department is telling employees about an “internal incident report” in which an individual sent employees' sensitive health information to their personal email address.

Across 12 cases that were analyzed for a new report on federal firing reform, it took an average 19 months for the underperforming employee to be removed or otherwise leave the position.

The facility has requested 1,500 megawatts of energy capacity from Alabama Power — enough to power roughly one million homes.

COMMENTARY | If the debate focuses on who wins, people will be an afterthought. The real question is: who benefits?

Current and former GSA officials said significant hiring is needed at the Public Buildings Service to help the agency recover from last year’s deep staffing cuts.

Dr. Erica Schwartz is taking over an agency facing a string of outbreaks, political pressure and deep workforce cuts. Her Senate confirmation gives Congress a new way to hold her accountable.

The DOJ is now 0-23 in such cases.

In a court filing, a coalition of Democrat-led states says the Department of Homeland Security’s demand for trucker data is part of a broader effort to create a “nationwide surveillance system.”

In the 15 months since the Supreme Court ruled that federal workers who also serve as military reservists do not need to prove that an active duty deployment is “substantially connected” to a national emergency, OPM has yet to issue new guidance reflecting the new precedent.

The Labor Department is telling employees about an “internal incident report” in which an individual sent employees' sensitive health information to their personal email address.

Matthew Kiley will take over as the division prepares for Open Season following a round of workforce cuts.

A new center will help the agency expand access to the computing power and other resources researchers need to develop artificial intelligence.

The Spirit of St. Louis AI Innovation Center looks to position the city and the surrounding region as a hub for the technology with computing power and other resources.

New York Focus had spotlighted the T-Mobile contract, which cost the city $3.5 million a month to equip Chromebooks with cell service.

Most states have published AI guidance for public schools, but they mostly avoid addressing academic integrity. That’s left many teachers adrift and frustrated when it comes to stopping AI-fueled cheating.

COMMENTARY | The unglamorous tools that give employees time back in their day may not generate headlines, but they help get government moving more efficiently.

COMMENTARY | As government impersonation scams proliferate, agencies face a growing challenge: convincing Americans that legitimate calls, texts and other messages are actually from the government.

Former Labor watchdog Larry Turner writes about confronting racism, working under “toxic” bosses and what he misses most about being in government.

After two months of stock market slowdowns, the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program saw each of its offerings increase in value again.

The measure gives Congress more time to reach a deal on a comprehensive spending package for fiscal 2027.

The survey from Public First and ITIF found that 46% oppose data centers in their communities, compared to 26% who support, far behind other projects.