Management

Federal Bureau of Prisons Goes Into National Lockdown Ahead of Inauguration 

The agency said the “precautionary” move was “not in response to any significant events” occurring inside its facilities.

  • Courtney Bublé

Transition Roundup: Trump Attempts Last-Minute Regulation Changes; Biden Appointee Confirmation Hearings Begin

Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

  • Courtney Bublé

Biden Appoints Dr. Rachel Levine as Assistant Secretary of Health, a Historic First for Transgender People

If approved, Levine would be the first ever Senate-confirmed trans official in U.S. history.

  • Kate Sosin, The 19th

A Call to Service Is Essential to Building Back Better

The new administration has an opportunity to catalyze new thinking that speaks directly to the needs of our times.

  • Stan Soloway

GovExec Daily: Federal Land Management During Trump's Term

Bloomberg Government's Kellie Lunney joins the show to discuss the outgoing president's public lands legacy.

  • Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler

Acting SecDef Defends Capitol Reaction, Says DoD Is Prepared for Next Week

Defense Department “absolutely” concerned about domestic terrorism next week but feels bureaucratic issues that delayed national guard are resolved.

  • Patrick Tucker

GSA Administrator Resigns

Emily Murphy was widely criticized for delaying the presidential transition. The agency also came under fire Friday for impeding the IG’s pandemic response investigations.

  • Courtney Bublé

Biden Names Top Government Management Official

Former Obama adviser to lead Biden's management agenda.

  • Eric Katz

Transition Roundup: Trump Makes Last-Minute Budget Request; Watchdogs Launch Probe of Capitol Riots  

Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

  • Courtney Bublé

Health Workers Unions See Surge in Interest Amid COVID

Many front-line health workers who have faced a perpetual lack of PPE and inconsistent safety measures believe the government and their employers have failed to protect them from COVID-19.

  • Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Health News

GovExec Daily: How Biden Can Make Government Work Better

Peter H. Schuck joins the podcast to discuss how the president-elect can realign government to meet more people's needs.

  • Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler

What to do Between Nomination and Confirmation: Insights for Political Appointees

Interviews with dozens of previous officeholders offer guidance for handling what can be a very difficult period.

  • Mark A. Abramson

Bipartisan Bill Would Block Schedule F, Similar Future Efforts

The Preventing a Patronage System Act would require congressional action before transferring competitive service employees to a new job classification.

  • Erich Wagner
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As Secret Service Deploys to Federal Buildings, Employees Across the Country Are Warned to Stay Away

Security concerns in the run up to the inauguration have agencies taking special precautions.

  • Eric Katz

Transition Roundup: Biden Hopes Senate Can Balance Impeachment, Confirmations and Pandemic Response 

Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

  • Courtney Bublé

Americans Have Unrealistic Expectations For a COVID-19 Vaccine

Two in five Americans say they don't want a COVID-19 vaccine, which is a problem. Finding out what Americans do want from a vaccine might help.

  • Matt Motta, The Conversation

Why Trump’s Challenges to Democracy Will Be a Big Problem for Biden

Scholars of democracy say the real threat to the nation will come after Trump leaves office.

  • James D. Long and Victor Menaldo

Black Ambassadors Association Calls for Diversity Reforms at State and USAID

Recommendations address recruitment, assignments, mentoring, promotions and retention. 

  • Courtney Bublé

Homeland Security Begins Vaccinating Its Own Employees, With VA's Help

DHS will start the COVID-19 vaccines in eight locations, but officials hope to expand the offering nationwide.

  • Eric Katz

Transition Roundup: Several Confirmation Hearings Set; House Takes Up Impeachment Again

Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

  • Courtney Bublé

Why Biden Should Expand OPM’s Role

Changes instituted by the Trump administration reflect an outdated and discredited “do as you’re told” approach to management.

  • Howard Risher