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Analysis: A Cabinet of Conspicuous Corruption
Wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars by several secretaries follows a tone set by the president.
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Congress Rejects Trump’s Bid for More Immigration Enforcement and Border Patrol Agents
CBP concedes an inevitable net loss of workers, giving back $200M originally intended for hiring.
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In the Era of Fake News, VOA Is Fact-Checking Russia’s Messages
The agency’s Polygraph.info is desk expanding its “disinformation news” coverage.
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The People Trump's War on Drugs Will Actually Punish
His campaign, backed by the Justice Department, only reinforces a law-enforcement paradigm that puts people of color in prison.
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What To Do When Your Boss Is Always MIA
You can’t control your boss’s schedule, so what do you do?
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Sessions Suing California Is The Latest Battle In A Centuries-Old War For Power Over Immigration
A legal scholar explains how even in the early days of the republic, Americans struggled to agree on who had the final say on immigration issues.
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Why Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever – And How To Fix It
The government has a role to play.
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Army Told to Improve Monitoring of Small Business Subcontracts
Pentagon watchdog finds high turnover and poor training among contracting officials.
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A Short Guide to John Bolton's Government Career
The incoming national-security adviser has advocated for war with North Korea.
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After Threatening Veto, Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
President says military funding boost convinced him to sign the omnibus measure.
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Senators Unveil Bipartisan Postal Reform Bill With Fast Track Authority
Bill would overhaul postal health benefits, change pricing structures.
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Long-Proprietary Congressional Research Reports Will Now Be Made Public
Transparency groups hail provision in omnibus spending bill to force release.
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Trump’s Pick For CDC Director Is Experienced But Controversial
On the face of it, veteran virologist Robert Redfield seems like a good pick to lead the agency, but decades-old disputes are shadowing his appointment.
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Trump Reignites Shutdown Possibility With Spending Bill Veto Threat
A veto would almost certainly lead to agencies shuttering come midnight.
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Senate Sends Shutdown-Averting $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill to Trump's Desk
President Trump is expected to sign the massive funding measure into law.
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The 19 Agencies Trump Tried To Kill Aren’t Going Away
Some will even get a funding boost.
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Omnibus Puts Kibosh on White House Efforts to Unilaterally Reorganize Agencies, Shed Workers
Provisions would block office closures, prevent workforce reductions.
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Why the FBI Fires People for 'Lack of Candor'
FBI employees are required to adhere to an ethical standard that includes an affirmative duty to offer relevant information to internal investigators.
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What Government Really Can Learn from Business
Some agencies have begun to embrace disciplined innovation; others should follow.
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