# discussion thread (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover discussion thread. Page: Feed: --- ## [Anyone else able to do DSR in 2025?](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vuu885/anyone_else_able_to_do_dsr_in_2025/) _2026-08-21 · /u/Kamerlyn · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ I was just curious, in the great 2025 calamity did anyone else get a DSR? Discontinued Service Retirement. Story time! I was with the United States Department of Education. 1,611, roughly 40% of the employees, were RIFed March 11 2025 at 7:38pm via email. I still have the picture of the email on my phone. June 9th was the original end of service date for the RIF. Well like in all the cases I know… ## [Former acting US attorney found dead inside federal building in San Diego](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vur19w/former_acting_us_attorney_found_dead_inside/) _2026-08-21 · /u/sfgate · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/sfgate \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Please help! FERS REFUND HELP](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vuoeh4/please_help_fers_refund_help/) _2026-08-21 · /u/CrimsonMysiqtue02 · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ I am a former federal civilian that was RIF’d last year. It has been extremely hard navigating the FERS refund process. All of the contact information provided seems to get me no where. The 888 number always gives me an automated voicemail that tells me to try again later then hangs up. Does anyone have any other contact information?! I’ve been at this for well over a year!!! submitted by… ## [Lawmakers want answers on what CISA lost in workforce cuts](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vuo553/lawmakers_want_answers_on_what_cisa_lost_in/) _2026-08-21 · /u/PoundMoreSand · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/PoundMoreSand \[link\] \[comments\] ## [National Park Visits Rose 13%. September Staffing Fell 17%.](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vuksop/national_park_visits_rose_13_september_staffing/) _2026-08-21 · /u/SamdechEuv · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/SamdechEuv \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Trump administration moves to close National Archives branch serving Northern California](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vuje70/trump_administration_moves_to_close_national/) _2026-08-21 · /u/sfgate · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/sfgate \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Injured at School](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/injured-at-school) _2026-08-21 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ Newsletter 2026-08-21 ## [Requesting intermittent LWOP](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vui1ku/requesting_intermittent_lwop/) _2026-08-21 · /u/AccurateFox4321 · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ So I have medical problems, spent some time in the hospital last month, and have weekly to twice weekly medical appointments. I have I think about 4 total days of leave left and three appointment days coming up, not counting going forward. My office (under DoD) has killed telework and I can't take partial days due to my commute requirements (mass transit schedule). I'm looking at requesting LWOP… ## [First-time fed considering offer with NOAA (OCIO / High Performance Computing & Communications) What is the environment like?](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vuhwtk/firsttime_fed_considering_offer_with_noaa_ocio/) _2026-08-21 · /u/Previous-Nose-6197 · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ I’ve spent my entire career in the private sector (enterprise tech/digital platform leadership) and have never worked for the federal government before. Before making the leap, I’d love to get a realistic perspective on what it’s actually like on the ground: Work Culture & Pace: How is the day-to-day culture within NOAA’s OCIO/HPCC? Is the environment collaborative, or does it feel heavily… ## [Former CIA officers warn Trump's administration is reviving the Lavender Scare](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vuguq0/former_cia_officers_warn_trumps_administration_is/) _2026-08-21 · /u/Fickle-Ad5449 · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/Fickle-Ad5449 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A7lSImCUMqqP) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [From Watchdogs to ‘Lapdogs’: Inside the Trumpification of Agencies’ Inspectors General](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vufno7/from_watchdogs_to_lapdogs_inside_the/) _2026-08-21 · /u/notusreports · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/notusreports \[link\] \[comments\] ## [August 21, 2026 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vudfzu/august_21_2026_rfednews_daily_discussion_thread/) _2026-08-21 · /u/AutoModerator · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ Have anything you want to talk about that doesn't quite warrant its own thread or currently being discussed in a megathread? Post it here! In an effort to effectively manage the amount of information being posted, please keep anything speculative or considered repetitive within this discussion thread. submitted by /u/AutoModerator \[link\] \[comments\] ## [GSA looks to ‘meaningfully increase’ hiring to replenish its workforce](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vucxl3/gsa_looks_to_meaningfully_increase_hiring_to/) _2026-08-21 · /u/PoundMoreSand · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/PoundMoreSand \[link\] \[comments\] ## [The effort to make OPM’s social media more appealing to younger potential hires](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vucw6k/the_effort_to_make_opms_social_media_more/) _2026-08-21 · /u/PoundMoreSand · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/PoundMoreSand \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vtwwus/longtime_publisher_of_stars_and_stripes_to_retire/) _2026-08-20 · /u/PoundMoreSand · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/PoundMoreSand \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Exclusive: The man leading Trump’s RTO charge for government workers says he filmed a video in front of a blank wall to avoid work-from-home suspicion](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vtvvdm/exclusive_the_man_leading_trumps_rto_charge_for/) _2026-08-20 · /u/fortune · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor, the key driver of President Donald Trump’s return-to-office agenda, admitted in a hot mic moment that he intentionally filmed a video in front of a blank wall while he was working from home so he wouldn’t get blowback over working at home. In an audio recording of an Aug. 18 all-hands agency meeting exclusively reviewed by Fortune , Kupor… ## [DOGE cuts, crowds stressing national parks across Colorado](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vtvj8o/doge_cuts_crowds_stressing_national_parks_across/) _2026-08-20 · /u/Ok\_Design\_6841 · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/Ok\_Design\_6841 \[link\] \[comments\] ## ['Often flying blind': Up to $246 million of taxpayer-funded CDC programs are largely unstaffed](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vtv1ce/often_flying_blind_up_to_246_million_of/) _2026-08-20 · /u/fortune · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has an Alzheimer’s disease program. Congress appropriated $41 million to it this year. There’s just no one staffing it. Then there’s the agency’s Office on Smoking and Health. Congress allocated $246 million for that. Its staffers were cut, too. Same for the epilepsy program. Its sickle cell disease data collection operation. Its rape prevention… ## [Archives workers granted telework ahead of D.C. IndyCar race](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vtuhiz/archives_workers_granted_telework_ahead_of_dc/) _2026-08-20 · /u/Ok\_Design\_6841 · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/Ok\_Design\_6841 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [President Trump Has a Pet-Project Docket at the National Parks](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vtu90w/president_trump_has_a_petproject_docket_at_the/) _2026-08-20 · /u/theatlantic · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/theatlantic \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/i2eteq5wqJGU) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Geha appeals company for ai/appeals](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vttnkb/geha_appeals_company_for_aiappeals/) _2026-08-20 · /u/thingscanconsume · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ Heads up geha will be rolling out AI for claim appeals an AI will decide if your claims appeal is now allowed...supposidly the RN will be able to "override" it of needed but no one was told how thats going to look. This change is due to "too many notes and paperwork with appeals AI can sort through it faster than an RN who would need around 2 hours per appeal" Unsure if or when this will be shared… ## [OPM will no longer centrally administer FEVS](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vthcn1/opm_will_no_longer_centrally_administer_fevs/) _2026-08-20 · /u/Kindly-Age-1434 · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/Kindly-Age-1434 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [August 20, 2026 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vtgk60/august_20_2026_rfednews_daily_discussion_thread/) _2026-08-20 · /u/AutoModerator · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ Have anything you want to talk about that doesn't quite warrant its own thread or currently being discussed in a megathread? Post it here! In an effort to effectively manage the amount of information being posted, please keep anything speculative or considered repetitive within this discussion thread. submitted by /u/AutoModerator \[link\] \[comments\] ## [106,533 Applications, 2,610 Academy Graduates: Why the FAA Still Has a Controller Shortage](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vtbjvl/106533_applications_2610_academy_graduates_why/) _2026-08-20 · /u/SamdechEuv · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/SamdechEuv \[link\] \[comments\] ## [One taxpayer's IRS problem led to some much larger questions about the agency](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vtb25j/one_taxpayers_irs_problem_led_to_some_much_larger/) _2026-08-20 · /u/Dash-Courageous · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/Dash-Courageous \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Has anyone used CVS Caremark “Back on Track” while titrating up on Zepbound?](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vta5bd/has_anyone_used_cvs_caremark_back_on_track_while/) _2026-08-20 · /u/dev1niscool · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ I have MHBP/Aetna with CVS Caremark and I’m trying to understand how the “Back on Track” override works when you are still titrating Zepbound. I’m not trying to fill a higher dose early or stockpile medication. What I’m wondering is whether anyone has actually done something like: Get a 3-month/84-day supply of one Zepbound dose using Back on Track Finish that entire supply Then move up to the… ## [Asked supervisor for a reference](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vt60fh/asked_supervisor_for_a_reference/) _2026-08-20 · /u/indeathshands · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ I asked my supervisor for a reference more than once in a span to 2-3 weeks and now I am worried. I ended up asking my supervisor if they would be willing to be my reference for every job I apply to because I had a few different positions asking me for referneces and I did not want to ask them each time. The jobs that asked for a reference haven't even reached out to my supervisor or any of the… ## [Getting a simple FOIA request from OPM shouldn’t be this hard](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vt4vr3/getting_a_simple_foia_request_from_opm_shouldnt/) _2026-08-20 · /u/PoundMoreSand · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/PoundMoreSand \[link\] \[comments\] ## [New CDC chief looks to rebuild a workforce fearful of retaliation](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vt4top/new_cdc_chief_looks_to_rebuild_a_workforce/) _2026-08-20 · /u/PoundMoreSand · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ submitted by /u/PoundMoreSand \[link\] \[comments\] ## [About Time in Grade (TIG) requirements](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vt38zp/about_time_in_grade_tig_requirements/) _2026-08-19 · /u/Frofro69 · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ So I was just helping a friend of mine with some career advice (Idk why he asked me lol, maybe because I'm a new supervisor or something) and a good question came up for us regarding Time in Grade requirements and things like that. Now, the way I understand it, is that since I started my career as a WG employee, and moved to the GS system, in order to apply to higher GS positions I need to meet… ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/60vumGhb5sIR) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [Performance reviews & promotions when manager is leaving?](https://old.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1vsvwv7/performance_reviews_promotions_when_manager_is/) _2026-08-19 · /u/JetPlaneee · News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees_ Hi! Does a departing manager have any incentive (or disincentive) to give high ratings or recommend promotions on their way out to another team? Curious if there were any "big picture" things that come into play when promoting a ladder position employee when a manager is leaving the team. submitted by /u/JetPlaneee \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Webcomic: Preventative Care](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/webcomic-preventative-care) _2026-08-19 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ The pigs would love the company. ## [Investing in automated C to Rust translation](https://jnsgr.uk/2026/08/automating-c-to-rust-translation/) _2026-08-19 · Blog on Jon Seager_ This article was originally posted on the Ubuntu Discourse , and is reposted here. I welcome comments and further discussion in that thread. I have written before about the role that Rust will play in Ubuntu's future. The case for Rust in 2026 is clear: it gives systems programmers more ergonomic control over performance and resource use while eliminating many classes of memory-safety defects,… ## [Discussion Thread: Forgotten Items of Great Value](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/discussion-thread-forgotten-items) _2026-08-18 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ Have you ever accidentally held onto something that ended up being worth a ton of money? ## [Pinball Witches](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/pinball-witches) _2026-08-17 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ It was a spontaneous day six months in the making. ## [Meatballs of Destiny](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/webcomic-meatballs-of-destiny) _2026-08-14 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ Newsletter 2026-08-14 ## [Congratulations to Brendan Eich , Luke Mulks and entire Brave team for keeping BAT over 5 cents. It still requires a lot of "work" to keep it so high. Few weekS ago I was congratulating Brave team for keeping bat over 7 cent price level.It is a pity that the token was treated the way was treated](https://www.reddit.com/r/BATProject/comments/1vmsv6c/congratulations_to_brendan_eich_luke_mulks_and/) _2026-08-12 · /u/aabbcc333333 · BAT Project_ It is a pity that the token was treated the way was treated. If it was treated correctly, the number of brave users would be 1.5 times or 2.5 times higher than it is today. Bat was a powerful marketing tool for Brave as long as it was utilized by the brave, providing funds for brave in its initial stages and even more important-providing hundreds of thousand of people who were testing brave and… ## [Game over.](https://www.reddit.com/r/BATProject/comments/1vmooi2/game_over/) _2026-08-12 · /u/ethsoop · BAT Project_ Thank you Brendan. submitted by /u/ethsoop \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Webcomic: Family Dinner](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/webcomic-family-dinner) _2026-08-12 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ We’ll all be at the same table again when it’s time for grandkids. ## [Monthly BAT Discussion Thread, August 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/BATProject/comments/1vlljn0/monthly_bat_discussion_thread_august_2026/) _2026-08-11 · /u/bat-chriscat · BAT Project_ Welcome to the Monthly BAT Discussion thread! This thread is best for discussions whose newsworthiness is relevant for up to a month, including +1's on trending support issues, or anything else you feel might not be worthy of a separate thread. Remember to join and follow our various socials and channels, which you can find in the sidebar! submitted by /u/bat-chriscat \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Discussion Thread: Your Task Nemesis](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/discussion-thread-your-task-nemesis) _2026-08-11 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ What’s something you’ve been putting off that you should do right now instead of commenting here? ## [The Great Shoe Shortage](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/the-great-shoe-shortage) _2026-08-10 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ Newsletter 2026-08-10 ## [A Very Breakwell Breakfast](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/a-very-breakwell-breakfast) _2026-08-07 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ Newsletter 2026-08-07 ## [Webcomic: By Any Means Necessary](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/webcomic-by-any-means-necessary) _2026-08-05 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ With one kid driving, our transportation plan has gotten more complicated, not less. ## [Discussion Thread: Productively Unproductive](https://jamesbreakwell.substack.com/p/discussion-thread-productively-unproductive) _2026-08-04 · James Breakwell · Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell_ What’s something you do that, while actually an act of leisure, makes you feel incredibly productive? ## [Is a verge garden complete without a street tree?](https://shadylanesproject.substack.com/p/is-a-verge-garden-complete-without) _2026-08-04 · Gayle Dallaston · The Shady Lanes Project_ When you talk about verge gardens, do you mention street trees? Does the way you include (or ignore) street trees in your story add conflict or opportunity? ## [Zero Paid Ads on Multiple Devices](https://www.reddit.com/r/BATProject/comments/1vepy0m/zero_paid_ads_on_multiple_devices/) _2026-08-03 · /u/imnotliveyet · BAT Project_ I have set up Brave Rewards on a few different devices, and was misled by the "You could be earning from X ads" when I found out the only ads I see are Brave's house ads, that are valued at 0 BAT. Does anyone else have this issue? submitted by /u/imnotliveyet \[link\] \[comments\] ## [3 Different Council Verge Garden Policies](https://shadylanesproject.substack.com/p/3-different-council-verge-garden) _2026-07-29 · Gayle Dallaston · The Shady Lanes Project_ As part of preparing for the Verge Gardens for People and Planet workshop on Friday, I checked the latest version of the adjoining councils in that area. Three councils - three different policies. ## [I have been collecting BATs for a while now and didn't receive them for months!!!!!](https://www.reddit.com/r/BATProject/comments/1v7e4zy/i_have_been_collecting_bats_for_a_while_now_and/) _2026-07-26 · /u/king-zy2d · BAT Project_ submitted by /u/king-zy2d \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Is there anywhere to stake BAT?](https://www.reddit.com/r/BATProject/comments/1v6yhde/is_there_anywhere_to_stake_bat/) _2026-07-26 · /u/Ytrix · BAT Project_ Now that BAT is on Solana network, is there any place that I can stake BAT and earn staking rewards as well apart from watching just the ads? submitted by /u/Ytrix \[link\] \[comments\]