The Presidential Transition
Trump still declining federal transition services even as second deadline passes
The delay has the potential to disrupt transition planning for both campaigns.
Both Harris and Trump are historically behind on presidential transition planning
GSA is beginning to provide office space and information technology support to the candidates, who have both just recently named the heads of their transition teams.
Federal agencies are ramping up efforts to prepare for a presidential transition
The White House and agency councils are meeting to prepare for a potential transfer of power, though Trump has yet to name a transition director.
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State Dept. hopeful even a Trump administration would continue its hiring and reform efforts
Trump appointees clashed with the foreign service in his first term, but top official hopes to sell them on taking a new path if he is re-elected.
Agencies would see sped up transition timelines and more resources for career officials under bipartisan bill
The Senate measure would mark the latest in a series of updates to make presidential transitions more orderly and efficient.
You can now easily search through every executive in federal government
A modernized 'Plum Book' will provide more updated, accurate information on top agency officials.
The Jan. 6 Committee Report and the Legacy of the Insurrection
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the work of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
The Presidential Transition Law is Getting an Update
“Transitions are not just about measuring the drapes,” said one expert.
Lawmakers Take Another Step Toward Avoiding the Chaos of the Last Presidential Transition
A bill would require transition resources to go to both sides if there is a time period when the election results are in doubt.
Jan. 6 Panel: Trump ‘Chose not to Act’ as the U.S. Capitol Underwent Attack
The former president ignored White House staff and advisers who urged the him to call off the riot.
A New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Reform the Presidential Transition Process
The bill addresses issues raised during the highly unprecedented 2021 presidential transition.
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Jan. 6 Hearings Highlight Problems with Certification of Presidential Elections and Potential Ways to Fix Them
The attempt by Donald Trump’s supporters to reverse the 2020 presidential election results shows the need to update the nation’s landmark law for counting presidential votes.
Trump-Biden Transition Revealed Weaknesses That Should be Addressed, Report Finds
Suggestions include clarifying OMB’s budget and regulatory roles during transfers of power, and making fewer steps contingent upon GSA’s ascertainment of election results.
Analysis: Trump’s DOJ Was More Dangerous Than We Knew
Revelations since Biden’s inauguration are adding detail to a portrait of ethical decay at the department.
White House Blames Transition in Part for Delay in Releasing Budget Preview
Not having a confirmed budget office leader was another factor, said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
Biden Administration Gives Agencies More Time to Appoint Officials to Transition-Designated Positions
Agencies said they needed more time to appoint individuals to help segue from Trump's policies to Biden's.
Rocky Presidential Transition Prompts Calls for Changes in the Law
The delay in the formal start of the changeover, coronavirus pandemic and President Trump’s lawsuits all presented challenges.
6 Ways New Appointees Can Work Effectively With Career Federal Employees
Advice from a former Obama administration official on how to smooth the transition.
GovExec Daily: Records Transfer and the Trump Administration
Courtney Bublé joins the show to discuss the concerns about the Trump administration's records management.
Records Transfer from the Trump White House is a Work in Progress
Watchdog groups and Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about Trump officials’ records management.
