The federal government knows it’s cheaper to prevent disasters than rebuild after them"Anytime there's a new problem, it takes a little while to get it going and get state and local communities used to a new grant program," said Chris Currie.Federal News Network4d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomydisaster relief funding
Hegseth ties new drone command to uncertain reconciliation billThe Pentagon is pursuing at least $350 billion more for defense “regardless of what happens” in the midterm elections on Nov. 3, the secretary said.Federal News Network4d agoWhole story →EconomySecuritydefense budget request
2027 COLA is 3.6% for many retirees, but some feds will see a smaller adjustmentA 2027 COLA of 3.6% will be added to Social Security payments and retirement benefits in January. But FERS annuitants will see a smaller 2.6% adjustment.Federal News Network4d agoWhole story →Economy2027 cola announcement
