The FED Weekly

Welcome to The FED Weekly, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life and financial future.

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The FED Weekly 13-19 Jul 2025 (Episode 7)

This week, the foundations of the federal civil service experienced seismic shocks. A landmark Supreme Court decision effectively dismantled long-standing job protections, unleashing a wave of workforce reduction actions across multiple agencies. Simultaneously, the administration advanced a legal theory of "at-will" employment and created new hiring authorities that could fundamentally alter the non-partisan nature of government work. For both current and retired employees, this turmoil was com...

Jul 21, 2025•20 min•Ep. 7

The FED Weekly 6-12 July 2025 (Episode 6)

The second week of July 2025 brought seismic shifts to the U.S. federal workforce, marked by a coordinated effort to reshape the civil service. A landmark Supreme Court ruling on July 8 cleared the way for the administration to proceed with mass layoffs, known as Reductions-in-Force (RIFs), across the government. President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBB) on July 4. While severe proposed cuts to Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) benefits, such as increased contributi...

Jul 13, 2025•21 min•Ep. 6

The FED Weekly 29 Jun - 5 Jul 2025 (Episode 5)

During the week of June 29 to July 5, 2025, major federal legislative developments preserved key benefits for current and retired federal employees. The Senate version of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” removed all proposed cuts to pensions and health benefits previously included in the House version, including elimination of the FERS supplement and shifting annuity calculations to a “high-5” salary basis. NARFE declared this a victory for federal workers and retirees. Additionally, the So...

Jul 07, 2025•15 min•Ep. 5

The FED Weekly 22-28 June (Episode 4)

Welcome to the FED Weekly, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life and financial future.

Jun 30, 2025•15 min•Ep. 4

The FED Weekly 15-21 June 2025 (Episode 3)

The FED Weekly: June 15–21, 2025 report highlights significant developments impacting federal employees and retirees. A major focus is the Senate’s draft of a budget reconciliation bill that preserves controversial measures requiring new federal employees to either pay a higher retirement contribution or forfeit civil service protections. While some proposed retirement cuts were removed—like the switch to a “high-5” pension calculation and elimination of the FERS annuity supplement—provisions gr...

Jun 24, 2025•16 min•Ep. 3

The FED Weekly 8-14 June 2025 (Episode 2)

Welcome to the Federal Workforce Roundup, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life and financial future.

Jun 24, 2025•24 min•Ep. 2

The FED Weekly 1-7 June 2025 (Episode 1)

The first week of June 2025 brought several important developments for the federal community. Below is a roundup of key news affecting U.S. federal employees and retirees, organized by category for clarity.

Jun 22, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1

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