/r/fednews/

r/fednews

616k members
r/fednews is a subreddit with 616k members. The community frequently discusses federal, ice, trump, struggling, and dhs, and they frequently recommend/review health insurance, insurance, and travel card, and the most common flair used is news / article, :opm_seal: pay & benefits, workplace & culture, official guidance / policy, and legal & union action.
A vital, independent hub for US federal employees to navigate the bureaucracy, protect our careers, and support one another. We share critical insights, analyze breaking policy, and stand together with a collective voice. Content must be related to US Federal Employees, Federal Employment, US Military, or Federal Contracting & Contractors. Federal news and information related to employment, hiring, human resources, etc. This community is not associated with the US Federal Government.

Popular Topics in r/fednews

#1

Federal

31 posts
#2

Ice

30 posts
#3

Trump

27 posts
#4

Struggling

26 posts
#5

Dhs

22 posts
#6

Federal Employee

17 posts
#7

Shutdown

15 posts
#8

Federal Workers

14 posts
#9

Looking For

13 posts
#10

Telework

12 posts

Products Discussed in r/fednews

#1
BCBS Basic
4.4★ from 7 reviews
#2
GEHA
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Blue Cross Blue Shield
3.0★ from 1 review

Insurance

7 reviews
#1
GEHA
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
BCBS
2.0★ from 1 review
#3
MHBP
4.0★ from 1 review

Travel Card

4 reviews
#1
Travel Card
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
U.S. Government Rental Car Program
5.0★ from 1 review

Flair Used in r/fednews

#1
News / Article
: "5 suicides in 5 weeks. What’s going on at Cyber Command at Fort Meade?"
51 posts
#2
:OPM_seal: Pay & Benefits
: "FEHB/PSHB 2027 Premiums are out"
18 posts
#3
Workplace & Culture
: "Why isn't there a bill to make federal workers whole?"
8 posts
#4
Official Guidance / Policy
: "AI, er I mean SI, America.gov tells you you must vote Republican and points you to Trump Dividend Whitehouse.gov page when asked how to claim $5000."
7 posts
#5
Legal & Union Action
: "Administration Backs Off from Using a Shutdown as Grounds for RIFs"
4 posts
#6
Other
: "[AWARENESS] What do you make of China Aerospace Studies Institute shutdown?"
4 posts
#7
Original Analysis / OC
: "Free FEHB comparison tool, now with 2027 rates"
1 post

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Last updated: October 2, 2026