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Trump’s Anger With IG Over Impeachment Role Highlights High Watchdog Vacancy Rate
There is “a long history of resistance” to inspectors general from the administrations in which they serve, says Paul Light.
Trump Effort to Weaken Union Lawsuit Could Be Unlawful
Labor law experts say a memo granting the Federal Labor Relations Authority the ability to fire members of the Federal Service Impasses Panel undermines the law establishing the two boards.
The Slow-Boil Revolt: Retired Senior Military Officers Face a Dilemma
They're growing more concerned that the Trump administration doesn’t want their advice, and struggling with how much they can say publicly.
White House Veterans: A Smooth Presidential Transition is Critical Even if the Incumbent is Reelected
"Premier Source" for transition resources launches its 2020 efforts.
McConnell Asked White House For Sanctions Position, Dem Senator Says
The Senate majority leader is weighing the myriad sanctions proposals on the Hill, Sen. Van Hollen said at the Defense One Outlook 2020 conference.
Top Senators Make Bipartisan Plea for Trump to Fill Homeland Security Vacancies
Lawmakers say a lack of leadership is making it harder for the department to fulfill its mission.
How Mike Pence’s Office Meddled in Foreign Aid to Reroute Money to Favored Christian Groups
Officials at USAID warned that favoring Christian groups in Iraq could be unconstitutional and inflame religious tensions. When one colleague lost her job, they said she had been “Penced.”
Trump Revokes Obama Order That Had Limited Hiring Options for Some Contractors
Contracting experts had been critical of the lack of flexibility for managers under a rule requiring certain companies to hire employees from their predecessors.
General: Trump Pullout Did Not Affect Baghdadi Raid Timing
“We struck because the time was about right,” said CENTCOM’s Gen. Frank McKenzie, of intelligence and other factors.
Viewpoint: Take It From Me, the Attacks on Vindman Are Disgraceful
I was born abroad and served. So did my three younger brothers. If Vindman is suspicious, are we?
Trump Orders Study of Root Causes of Crime, Policing Practices
Attorney General William Barr will lead the new Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice.
John Kelly Says Trump Can't Resist Committing Impeachable Offenses
In the absence of an aide willing to tell the president he can’t break the law, it was inevitable that Trump would commit impeachable acts, claims his former chief of staff.
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