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Trump Taps James Mattis for Defense Secretary

The president-elect called the retired Marine general “the closest thing we have to General George Patton of our time.”

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Lawmakers Appalled at Forest Service Sexual Misconduct, Demand Firings

Agriculture's civil rights staffers claim improvements in long-standing culture clash.

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The Department of Homeland Security Wants to Keep Using Private Prisons For Immigration Detention

65% of immigrants are being held in privately run immigration detention centers.

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Trump Announces Picks for Treasury and Commerce

Donald Trump has chosen Steven Mnuchin to head the Treasury Department and Wilbur Ross to run Commerce.

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House Democrats Want to Know What GSA Plans to Do About Trump's Hotel Lease

Oversight and Transportation members seek details on candidate's early briefings.

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Donald Trump and the Legacy of Andrew Jackson

There’s no shortage of parallels between the two populists—but there’s at least one crucial difference.

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CFOs Fear New Administration Could Jeopardize Efficiency Initiatives

Survey comes as Trump gives few clues to fate of shared services, risk management.

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Defense Bill Stripped of Language Overturning Contractor Executive Orders

Contractor “religious freedom” and “fair pay” issues punted to incoming Trump team.

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For $1 Million, Donors to Trump’s Inauguration Will Get an 'Intimate' Dinner With Mike Pence

That'll earn you four tickets to a "leadership luncheon" with select congressional leaders and cabinet appointees, and a dinner with a "special appearance" by Trump.

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Four Questions About the Incoming Secretary of Transportation

Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao’s connections to Congress will likely prove useful.

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Trump Says He's Removing Himself From 'Business Operations,' but Doesn't Provide Details

Trump said he will hold a press conference on December 15 to discuss his exit from his business enterprise.

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Welcome to the End of Business as Usual in Government

Agencies can wait for the Trump administration to roll out reforms, or they can initiate changes that will improve performance.

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How to Make Something Productive Out of Your Anxiety

When you’ve got so much to do that it’s hard just to keep track of what’s on the list, it’s easy to freak out.

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Trump’s VA Team Could Bring Big Changes to Vets’ Health Care, Employee Rights

President-elect has met with and appointed crusaders for more private care.