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