How Biden Can Use Special Authorities to Deploy His Team on Day One
Trump has delayed key authorities for Biden's team, but the incoming president will likely be able to install key personnel as soon as he takes the oath of office.
Transition Roundup: Biden’s CDC Pick Promises to Be Truthful; Agencies Investigate Capitol Riots
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Capitol Police Names First Woman to Lead as Acting Chief in the Wake of Insurrection
Yogananda Pittman, who is also the first Black person to head the law enforcement agency, assumed the role on Friday.
Donald Trump Visiting Texas' Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday as His Administration Rushes to Award More Border Wall Contracts
The president's visit comes a week after Department of Homeland Security officials touted the “historic” completion of 450 miles of border fencing during his administration.
Fired for Storming the Capitol? Why Most Workers Aren’t Protected for What They Do on Their Own Time
The vast majority of U.S. workers are deemed "at will" which means they can be fired at any time, without notice, and for any reason.
GovExec Daily: The 'Infamously Opaque' Capitol Police
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss why law enforcement was so unprepared for the insurrection at the Capitol.
D.C. Mayor Asks For More Inauguration Security
Multiple armed protests are reportedly being planned for later this month.
OPM Issues Post-Election SES Hiring Freeze Weeks Later than Previous Administrations
The moratorium on senior executive appointments comes more than a month later than it did when Obama was leaving office.
Before Mob Stormed the Capitol, Days of Security Planning Involved Cabinet Officials and President Trump
A Pentagon memo offers one version of events — six days of preparation for a rally that quickly spiraled out of control.
Transition Roundup: More Fallout from Riots; VOA Employees Protest Pompeo’s Speech
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Biden Taps Women to Serve as Commerce Secretary and Lead the Small Business Administration
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has been nominated to be commerce secretary, while Isabel Guzman will lead the Small Business Administration.
GovExec Daily: The View of the Insurrection From D.C.
GovExec Daily examines, from the host's and producer's point of view, what Wednesday's events meant.
Ditch the Massive Three-Ring Binders Full of Charts
Advice for career feds on informing and adjusting to the new administration.
Transition Roundup: Reassurances on Inauguration Security Measures; Another Cabinet Resignation
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
White House Belatedly Issues Request for Resignation Letters From All Appointees
Routine request will help "clear the decks" for President-elect Biden.
Cabinet Secretaries Condemn Violent Protests at U.S. Capitol
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Thursday she would leave office on January 11.
Biden Picks Merrick Garland and Three Women to Lead Justice Department
Biden’s picks for deputy attorney general, associate attorney general and assistant attorney general for civil rights are all women.
Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.
Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.
Transition Roundup: A Violent Start to the Transfer of Power
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Viewpoint: This is Not a Coup
The mob riot on the Capitol Building was disgusting, violent, and deadly. It’s still not a coup. And that matters.
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