Management
Four Key Times Presidential Nominees Failed to Gain Senate Confirmation
An analysis of four failed presidential cabinet nominees reveals what obstacles Trump's nominees might face during the confirmation process.
Management
A Managers Guide to the New Administration
What federal leaders can expect in the coming months.
Management
Nearly 60 Percent of Federal Employees Disapprove of Trump’s Transition
One in four feds say they will not be able to carry out their agencies' mission under Trump.
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Pence: Trump Will Work With Both Parties’ Mayors on ‘Equal Footing’
“No politics, just results,” the vice president-elect promised at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 85th Winter Meeting.
Management
OMB Prepares for Trump with New Infrastructure Permit Guidance
Required by highway bill, Donovan sets up accelerated environmental review procedures.
Management
Obama Wants Senior Leaders at Interior, NOAA to Receive Training to Combat ‘Unconscious Bias’
The presidential memorandum, designed to make national parks and other treasures more accessible to diverse populations, might not survive a Trump administration.
Management
Donald Trump Will Be the Third President to be Sworn in on the Lincoln Bible
Obama and Trump are the only presidents to choose the "Lincoln bible."
Oversight
Repealing Obamacare Will Cripple the Department Keeping Bioterrorism and Outbreaks at Bay
It is not just about losing health insurance.
Management
GAO Marshalls Its Data to Warn Leaders of Fiscal Crisis
Watchdog releases its first-ever annual report on fiscal health, with help from CBO.
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We Have 'Very Robust Defenses': An Exit Interview with Cyber Coordinator Michael Daniel
Daniel defended the administration's cyber legacy in an exit interview, pointing to a bevy of new policies and cyber détente with China.
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N.C.’s Last-Ditch Medicaid Expansion Push; Don’t Slip on Michigan’s Sidewalks
Connecticut government braces for revenue estimates; N.Y. gov. attempts to privatize horse-racing again; AFSCME may strike in Illinois
Management
Can Ryan Zinke Balance Conservation and Development as Interior Secretary?
If he is confirmed, he will face difficult choices about balancing extractive activities like energy production with conservation on public lands.
Management
Law Enforcement and the Crisis of Public Confidence
Agencies need to do a better job of explaining results.
Defense
Can James Mattis Protect Trump From Hubris?
The president-elect and the risks of overconfidence
Management
In a Memo, the U.S. Ethics Chief Reminds 'Everyone' in the Executive Branch What Ethics Are
Shaub's latest memo never mentions Trump, but seems aimed right at him.
Management
The Results Are In: Nobody Trusts Anyone Anymore
There has been a "global implosion" in the public's trust in business, government, and media, according to a new survey.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Now Feuding With John Lewis
The civil rights leader said he does not see the president-elect as legitimate and Trump responded with some inaccurate insults.
Management
Sure, Some Feds Are Overpaid
But others are underpaid, and the government doesn’t have enough data to show where the discrepancies are.
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