Management

Trump’s second-term agenda: Breaking the bureaucracy

If elected this fall, Donald Trump's return to Washington would promise a more aggressive—and plausible—campaign to hobble unions, politicize the nonpartisan civil service and remake the federal government in the Republican’s image.

'Gross negligence': Shortages in USDA food aid for Native Americans blasted in Congress

House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole said the USDA had failed in its duty to provide “critical food assistance for tribal members and vulnerable senior citizens” for months.

Voting by mail? Election workers are worried about issues at the Postal Service

State election officials are encouraging people who vote by mail to be proactive about making sure their ballots are counted. Here’s what to know.

TSA proposes a softer rollout of Real ID enforcement

Federal agencies would have the option to gradually require the secure documents after May 7, in part to avoid chaos at state DMVs when the deadline approaches.

GSA’s coworking pilot could help better plan the future of work, but first, it needs to define long-term success

A new GAO report found that before the agency can further scale up the program to consolidate federal office spaces, it must find out how to measure its cost-savings gains.

Additional security will be in place for the Jan. 6, 2025 certification of the presidential vote

Almost four years after the assault on the Capitol, Homeland Security Department officials will designate the congressional certification of the 2024 election a National Special Security Event.

U.S. Education Department to open new financial aid form to more applicants 

The department named six participants who will help test the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form for 2025-2026 after the previous year's form faced technical glitches.

Key debate takeaways for federal employees

Vice President Harris and former President Trump sparred over border security and Project 2025, among other things, on Tuesday night.

There is little consensus in Washington on spending following August recess

The House last weekend unveiled a continuing resolution that would fund federal programs for six months at fiscal 2024 levels and institute new voter ID provisions, a nonstarter for Democrats.

Bobbleheads, Magic 8 Balls, chairs and other artifacts in the Smithsonian reveal the historical significance of presidential debates

Although voters have come to expect debates in the weeks leading up to an election, they are a relatively new part of the campaign cycle, beginning only in 1960.

NASA embraces its role in shaping the space economy

Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails outlined the agency's plans for a sustainable presence on the moon, advanced aeronautics and industry partnerships at Washington Technology's most recent Power Breakfast.

Maui wildfire recovery effectively paused without additional funds

Witnesses at a congressional hearing last week touted the federal government’s response to last year’s disaster but said long-term recovery is in jeopardy.

Hundreds of cities get federal help to make streets safer

The $1 billion funding announcement is the second round of grants this year. To date, the federal government has provided money for safer streets to nearly three-quarters of the country.

Biden’s FEMA director tried to fix the agency. Did she succeed?

Deanne Criswell discusses new reforms at FEMA, funding challenges and how the agency approaches emergency response.

House GOP members unveil $3B VA supplemental funding bill

The legislation is intended to cover a budget shortfall at the department through the remainder of fiscal 2024.

A Management Agenda for 2025 and beyond: Pivoting from outcomes to results

COMMENTARY | When it comes to creating a government that solves the country’s big problems, the people just don’t believe it’s happening. Here’s how to fix that.

Trump vows to establish an 'efficiency commission' with Elon Musk at the helm

The former president said the Tesla CEO has “agreed” to head up a task force aimed at cutting federal programs.