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FILE - In this June 21, 2013, file photo, the seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. The Department of Veterans Affairs is warning of a rapidly growing backlog for veterans who seek to appeal decisions involving disability benefits, saying it will need much more staff even as money remains in question due to a tightening Trump administration budget. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

VA finalizes new abortion rule for all states

The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide abortions and counseling to veterans, in cases of rape, incest, or when the health of the woman is at risk.

Federal Newscast

Group of military spouses plead with Sen. Tommy Tuberville to release his hold on military appointments

Federal Newscast

The sun shines on the dome of Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Omnibus silently endorses 4.6% pay raise for federal employees in 2023

Congress

Sen. Rubio hammers continued TSP investment in China

Federal Newscast

SBA names its third CIO in two years

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Senate appropriators propose to repeal Hyde, add tens of billions to Defense budget

Congress

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2020 file photo, postal workers load their mail delivery vehicles at the Panorama city post office in Los Angeles. The Nov. 3 election will test California's commitment to voting by mail as the nation's most populous state will offer fewer in-person polling places hoping it will convince more people to cast ballots from the safety of their mailboxes during a pandemic. If it doesn't work, the state could see long lines and frustrated voters on Election Day compounded by coronavirus protocols that will make voting in person slower in a year expected to draw a big turnout. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Postal workers reminded they cannot profit from speeches, articles or books about official duties

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FILE - In this May 14, 2013, photo, the Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington is photographed early in the morning. Twelve people, including three U.S. Army soldiers, are accused in a large-scale gun trafficking ring that prosecutors allege supplied nearly 100 guns to gang members in Chicago. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the indictment on April 1, 2022. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

DOJ indicts 3 for impersonating federal employees in $7.5M phone scam

Federal Newscast

DoD trying to educate service members about abortion options

Defense

FILE - In this April 14, 2021 file photo, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Rep. Val Demings is planning to challenge Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, giving Democrats a boost in a competitive 2022 race that could decide control of the Senate. That's according to two people with knowledge of the plans. (Saul Loeb/Pool via AP)

GOP senator challenges paid sick leave for federal employees seeking abortions

Workforce

An aerial view of the Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia.

DoD lifts ban on abortion care websites

Defense

Abortion bans cause privacy, financial issues for service members, despite DoD’s efforts

Pregnant service members will need permission from commanders to take leave to get medical care.

Defense

FILE - The U.S. Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Federal groups, unions back paid leave for feds seeking abortion services

Current policy lets feds use sick leave to travel for medical care, but some employer groups want the White House to go further.

Workforce

DOJ preparing guidance for agencies who provide reproductive care after Dobbs v. Jackson decision

Federal Newscast

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Justice Department is looking to help agencies resolve any questions about their authority in providing reproductive care.