Management
Agency Policing Tent City for Immigrant Kids Lacks Experience Investigating Sex Crimes Involving Children
The Federal Protective Service, which primarily secures federal buildings, has been charged with responding to incidents at the shelter with 2,800 immigrant children in Tornillo, Texas.
Management
The Best Leaders Make Fewer Decisions, Not More
Here is how they spend their time instead.
Management
17 Rules of Presidential Behavior From George Washington
As a young man, the first president sought to follow a list of 110 precepts compiled by Jesuits in the 16th century.
Management
Analysis: Can Trump Pardon Himself?
He can certainly try it—but that doesn’t mean he’d succeed.
Management
A Girl Died After Staying At a Facility Not Meant To Hold Immigrants
The case is a tragic reminder of the mismatch between the U.S.’s immigration system and the families it must now process.
Management
Trump Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffling
OMB and Interior will have new leadership next year.
Management
Nominating a Crony, Loyalist or Old Buddy for Attorney General is a U.S. Presidential Tradition
President Trump has been criticized for the appointment of political allies as attorney general. But history is filled with examples of AGs who were friends and political supporters of the president.
Management
HHS Proposes Substantial Limits on Telework
The department and union officials have until Dec. 15 to reach accord before an independent panel imposes terms for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Management
Yes, It’s Legal For Trump To Hire His Family As White House Staff
Here's how the president can justify hiring pretty much anyone he wants for certain jobs.
Management
HHS Restores Obamacare Guidance on Outreach to Latinos
Agency stresses that career staff control website, encouraging enrollment.
Management
Why I Have Faith in Government
A visionary leader’s legacy embodies the value of the civil service.
Management
Donald Trump May Spend 16 days at Mar-a-Lago Over Christmas and New Year’s
This would be Trump's longest stay yet at his private Florida resort.
Management
How To Get Leadership Right, According To The CEO Of The Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation
"When you really count on somebody and you're asking them to contribute in a meaningful way, people are amazing."
Defense
Security Clearance Backlog Dips as Pentagon Gears Up to Take Over Processing
The move will entail absorbing the National Background Investigations Bureau and its 2,000 employees.
Management
Celebrating Distinguished Federal Leaders, With a Nudge Toward Change
White House management deputy presses senior executives to accept the “goals set by the American people” expressed in the 2016 presidential election.
Management
Democrats Challenge Trump Over Vietnam Deportations
Members of the House of Representatives are raising concerns over the White House’s reinterpretation of a decade-old deal with Vietnam.
Management
Customs And Border Protection Is Using Retinal Scans To Try To Catch Liars
They may hold promise as deception-detectors, but some think the technology isn't quite there yet.
Management
The Brief But Satisfying Pleasure Of Not Taking Feedback Well At All
Accepting criticism well is a leadership skill. Not everyone has it.
Management