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The FED Weekly 13-19 Jul 2025 (Episode 7)
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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 compounded by critical economic forecasts for 2026, revealing a looming financial squeeze where modest benefit adjustments are poised to be consumed by sharply rising healthcare costs. This report will dissect these interconnected events, providing a comprehensive analysis of a week that will undoubtedly be remembered as a turning point for the federal workforce.
- (00:00) - Introduction: Your Weekly Federal Briefing
- (00:40) - Economic and Healthcare Developments for Federal Workers
- (04:09) - FEHB Program: Costs and Changes in 2026
- (06:44) - TSP Updates for All Participants
- (07:52) - Civil Service Protections Under Threat
- (10:35) - Workforce Reductions and Pay Uncertainty
- (15:38) - Financial and Healthcare News for Retirees
- (19:40) - Conclusion: Stay Informed and Engaged
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