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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 24-30 Aug 2025 (Episode 13)

The FED Weekly ·

2025/09/01

In this week’s episode of The FED Weekly, Lawrence covers urgent updates for federal employees and retirees. The 2025 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premiums are set to rise by a historic 13.5%, the most significant increase in almost 20 years, while dental and vision plan hikes are more moderate. With government funding still stalled in Congress and a potential government shutdown looming, federal workers face job uncertainty and possible income disruption, though annuity and

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The FED Weekly 17-23 Aug 2025 (Episode 12)

The FED Weekly ·

2025/08/25

This episode of The FED Weekly covers crucial updates for federal employees and retirees for August 17-23, 2025. Host Lawrence outlines the impending 2026 pay freeze, significant increases in FEHB health insurance premiums, and the removal of gender-affirming care coverage from all federal health plans starting in 2026. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act introduces several new tax deductions, but won’t fully counterbalance the financial strain from pay and benefit changes. The episode also

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The FED Weekly 10-16 Aug 2025 (Episode 11)

The FED Weekly ·

2025/08/18

With Congress adjourning for the August recess, a government shutdown looms as key budget bills remain unresolved. Divided proposals over federal spending heighten uncertainty, threatening paychecks and agency services. Major union battles escalate, including terminations of collective bargaining agreements at the VA and EPA, while unions mobilize to protect worker rights and challenge policies undermining civil service protections. The 2026 federal pay raise remains uncertain, facing a

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The FED Weekly 3-9 Aug 2025, Episode 10

The FED Weekly ·

2025/08/11

This episode of The FED Weekly covers major updates affecting federal employees and retirees for August 3-9, 2025. Key topics include OPM’s directive to remove COVID-19 vaccine records from personnel files, new legislation to protect employee access to personnel files, and revised rules for probationary periods that make it easier to terminate new hires. Legal setbacks for federal unions are discussed, along with union-led resistance to proposed cuts and privatization at NASA and USDA,

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The FED Weekly 27 Jul - 2 Aug 2025 (Episode 9)

The FED Weekly ·

2025/08/04

This episode of The FED Weekly covers key policy updates impacting federal employees and retirees for the week of July 27 to August 2, 2025. Major tax changes from the Big Beautiful Bill Act, including adjustments to federal tax rates, deductions for seniors, and new credits for overtime and family leave. The episode examines President Trump’s Executive Order 14319 on “Preventing Woke AI,” which sets strict ideological neutrality standards for federal AI procurement, and recent OPM guidance

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The FED Weekly 20-26 Jul 2025 (Episode 8)

The FED Weekly ·

2025/07/28

This is your essential briefing for the week of 20-26 July 2025. It has been a watershed week for the federal civil service. A landmark Supreme Court decision has fully unleashed the administration's workforce reduction plans, and a stunning court filing has revealed exactly which offices are in the crosshairs. Meanwhile, the massive "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" is now law, and while the worst fears about retirement cuts were not realized, its passage has sent shockwaves through the federal

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

The FED Weekly ·

2025/07/21

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

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

The FED Weekly ·

2025/07/13

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

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

The FED Weekly ·

2025/07/07

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,

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The FED Weekly 22-28 June (Episode 4)

The FED Weekly ·

2025/06/30

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 15-21 June 2025 (Episode 3)

The FED Weekly ·

2025/06/24

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

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

The FED Weekly ·

2025/06/24

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.

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

The FED Weekly ·

2025/06/22

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.

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