Management
Trump Picks a Washington Insider as His Next Attorney General
William Barr served in the role under President George H. W. Bush from 1991 to 1993 and has been critical of the Russia probe.
Management
Trump Protests Infringement on Executive Branch in Coast Guard Act
Signing statement addresses antitrust laws, president’s authority to close facilities.
Management
Nikki Haley is Emerging From the Trump Administration Unscathed
In an interview with The Atlantic, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to the UN made the case for a values-driven foreign policy, and acknowledged daylight between her and the president.
Management
Michelle Obama Has Imposter Syndrome, Too—And Some Advice For Dealing With It
The former first lady shared her secret during a talk at an all-girls school in London.
Oversight
IG Criticism of GSA Management Raises Questions About Agency's Ability to Take on OPM Functions
Trump administration reorganization plan calls for GSA to assume retirement services, health care and other HR responsibilities.
Management
Senate Confirms Consumer Bureau Nominee as Bureau Defends Name Change
Internal analysis had shown acting Director Mulvaney’s new acronym costing $300 million.
Management
The DEA Is Hiding Surveillance Cameras In Vacuum Cleaners
Secret video cameras in streetlights, traffic barrels, and now, at least one vacuum cleaner.
Management
The Saudi Ambassador is Back in D.C. Will Anyone Talk to Him?
At least one senator calls for Prince Khalid’s expulsion over Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
Management
Congress Approves Two-Week Spending Deal, Averting a Partial Shutdown
New government shutdown deadline is set for Dec. 21.
Management
The White House Has No Plan for Confronting the Mueller Report
Nervous aides expect the president to lead the way, tweet up a storm—and, Rudy Giuliani promises, fight back.
Management
Trump's Postal Task Force Report Receives Tepid Response From Key Players
Lawmakers hope that it will at least prompt legislative action on their favored reforms.
Management
Why George W. Bush Gave Michelle Obama Candy During His Father’s Funeral
This sweet gesture has happened before.
Management
The Missing Piece in OMB’s Push for High-Value Government
The administration should seize the opportunity to catalyze high-value work at all levels of government.
Oversight
OMB Rejects Watchdog Criticisms of Anti-Fraud Guidance for Agencies
Senators bash White House office for mishandling interagency working group.
Management
Postal Task Force Recommends Eliminating Workers' Rights to Bargain Over Pay
The group’s long awaited report stops short of privatization calls, but would kneecap postal unions.
Management
What the Country Needs: A Servant Leader
Civic engagement, through voluntarism and service of all kinds, can serve as a great unifying force.
Management
Poll Backs Federal Science Spending That Trump Sought to Cut
Six in 10 registered voters, of both parties, favor increases.
Management
Mueller Is Laying Siege to the Trump Presidency
It won’t be a single news event that takes down the president.
Management
President George H. W. Bush’s Capitol Rotunda Ceremony Offers a Glimpse of Grace
The event was a somber, respectful collection of moments sealed off from the political turmoil to which Americans have become accustomed.
Management