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Homeland Security Watchdog Takes on Issues Surrounding Trump's Wall

IG will examine past efforts on Southern border, delays in hiring.

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Congress and Trump Won't 'Terminate the EPA'

Instead, they’ll restrict the agency in far subtler ways.

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Alexander Acosta is Trump's New Pick for Secretary of Labor

The Bush administration veteran, who served on the National Labor Relations Board and the Justice Department, is a conservative choice who would give the Trump cabinet its first Hispanic member.

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Americans Just Experienced Their Biggest Spike in Stress in a Decade

Two-thirds of Americans—including a majority of both Democrats and Republicans—say they are stressed about the future of the country.

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Proof That All People in Power Should Get a Good Night's Sleep

A new study suggests lack of sleep makes it harder to regulate negative emotions, and could make managers and bosses more likely to lash out.

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A New Trial Is Under Way for Occupiers of Federal Facility in Oregon

After initial group was acquitted, DOJ promises to ensure justice is served.

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Senate Clears Proponent of Workforce Cuts as Trump’s Budget Director

Mulvaney confirmed as administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to reorganize agencies and curb duplication.

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Why the Puzder Nomination Fell Apart

The fast-food mogul faced opposition from both liberal and conservative groups, though for different reasons.

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Who Is Most Likely to Leave Government During the First Year of a New Administration?

One in 10 senior executives depart during that time period, research finds.

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How to Work for a Human Tornado

How to work for a leader who creates all kinds of terrible weather.

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GAO Expands List of Programs Vulnerable to Waste, Fraud and Abuse

There are new red flags on the 2020 Census, tribal programs, environmental liabilities.

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The Lost Stories of NASA's 'Pink-Collar' Workforce

A newspaper series from America’s golden age of space exploration offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the agency’s secretaries and stenographers.

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GOP Leaders Reportedly Pressed Trump To Withdraw Labor Secretary Pick

Fast food executive Andrew Puzder drew fierce opposition from labor groups and others.

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Do Performance Incentives Make People Greedy?

How we are rewarded shifts our values in surprising ways.

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Trump, Citing Column, Says NSA, FBI 'Should Not Interfere in our Politics'

The president, just like his predecessors, believes the leaking of classified information is illegal.

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One More Time: Can Government Be Run Like a Business?

Managers have been encumbered far too long by a civil service system that makes managing poor performers more important than rewarding stars.

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Faced with Vacancies, Trump Quietly Resets Justice Department Succession

Trump signed the executive order the same day Attorney General Jeff Sessions was sworn in.

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Trump’s Labor Secretary Nominee Just Got Sued For Labor Violations

Andrew Puzder, Trump's pick for Labor, isn't famous for being a friend to workers.

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Donald Trump's Glacial Pace Toward a Full Cabinet

Most presidents have the majority of their Cabinet confirmed by this point in their first term. Why doesn’t he?

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Lawmakers Attempt to Add Veterans to Growing List of Hiring Freeze Exemptions

OPM encourages agencies to continue recruiting and posting openings, despite freeze.