Management

Two Cases Could Limit or Enhance Trump's Ability to Engage in Mass Deportations

The Supreme Court will examine two cases that could tell us how the conservative justices feel about the president-elect’s plan for mass deportations.

Management

Four Key Times Presidential Nominees Failed to Gain Senate Confirmation

An analysis of four failed presidential cabinet nominees reveals what obstacles Trump's nominees might face during the confirmation process.

Management

Nearly 60 Percent of Federal Employees Disapprove of Trump’s Transition

One in four feds say they will not be able to carry out their agencies' mission under Trump.

Management

OMB Prepares for Trump with New Infrastructure Permit Guidance

Required by highway bill, Donovan sets up accelerated environmental review procedures.

Management

Obama Wants Senior Leaders at Interior, NOAA to Receive Training to Combat ‘Unconscious Bias’

The presidential memorandum, designed to make national parks and other treasures more accessible to diverse populations, might not survive a Trump administration.

Management

Donald Trump Will Be the Third President to be Sworn in on the Lincoln Bible

Obama and Trump are the only presidents to choose the "Lincoln bible."

Management

GAO Marshalls Its Data to Warn Leaders of Fiscal Crisis

Watchdog releases its first-ever annual report on fiscal health, with help from CBO.

Management

Can Ryan Zinke Balance Conservation and Development as Interior Secretary?

If he is confirmed, he will face difficult choices about balancing extractive activities like energy production with conservation on public lands.

Defense

Can James Mattis Protect Trump From Hubris?

The president-elect and the risks of overconfidence

Management

The Results Are In: Nobody Trusts Anyone Anymore

There has been a "global implosion" in the public's trust in business, government, and media, according to a new survey.

Management

Sure, Some Feds Are Overpaid

But others are underpaid, and the government doesn’t have enough data to show where the discrepancies are.

Management

House GOP Warns Agencies Against Accelerated Hiring in Anticipation of Trump's Freeze

Looming hiring moratorium does not permit skirting civil service laws, congressman says.

Nextgov

GAO Denies Alliant 2 Protests, Evaluations to Come

The protests questioned GSA's self-scoring system and baseline price.

Management

What Rex Tillerson's Confirmation Hearings Revealed

The State Department nominee's views diverged from the president-elect's in some areas.