Retired Secret Service agent pleads for day in court for African American agents; Federal agencies cautioned against sending employees to Zika-affected areas; Slow hiring can mean long overtime for customs officers; Whistleblower might add to his complaint against Agriculture Department;     No quick fix for shortage of Customs officers The understaffing has led to complaints from CBP officers about having to work 16-hour shifts at times. By Joe Davidson  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Retired Secret Service agent pleads for day in court for African American agents "The Secret Service’s stall tactics and delays in our justice system have prevented the Secret Service from being held accountable," said Ray Moore. By Carol D. Leonnig  •  Read more »   Federal agencies cautioned against sending employees to Zika-affected areas The federal personnel director on Monday cautioned agencies against sending their employees to areas where the Zika virus is being transmitted, although she stopped short of a ban on such travel. By Eric Yoder  •  Read more »   Slow hiring can mean long overtime for customs officers Lawmakers are seeking a solution to the agency's staffing troubles. By Joe Davidson  •  Read more »   Whistleblower might add to his complaint against Agriculture Department Jonathan Lundgren alleges that his supervisors retaliated against him in a dispute over his research into the effect of pesticides on pollinators like butterflies and bees. By Steve Volk  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   News as it breaks Get immediate email when major national or political news breaks. You can also sign up for email alerts on: World News, Economy/Business, Technology, Health/Science/Environment, Entertainment or Sports at washingtonpost.com/newsletters. Sign Up »         Share Federal Insider:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Federal Insider or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071