Defense
‘Hype’ Over Military Coup Fears Delayed Troops’ Jan. 6 Response, Miller To Tell Congress
In testimony, former Acting SecDef Christopher Miller will say he dismissed Trump’s warning that 10,000 troops should be ready for his rally in Washington, but blames the media and credits his own deliberations for slowing the military's response at the Capitol.
Oversight
Were Biden’s Ethics Waivers for Labor Ties Justified?
“Not all ethics waivers are bad,” said a former director of the Office of Government Ethics.
Management
The Model for Fixing the DOJ
Joe Biden has inherited a department plagued by scandal, just as Gerald Ford did in 1974.
Defense
‘A Lot of Risk’ in Army’s Proposed 2022 Budget, Service Leaders Say
As details remain under wraps, lawmakers fret about possible cuts.
Management
White House Seeks Ideas on How Agencies Can Deliver Services More Equitably
The Biden administration wants to know its blindspots and biases in operating federal programs.
Management
What the Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage Will Mean
The upcoming rulemaking process should illuminate more.
Management
Biden Promised the Most Diverse Administration Ever. Here’s How He’s Doing.
Seven figures that show the representation — and the gaps — in President Joe Biden's Cabinet and federal appointments.
Oversight
Lawmakers Look to Crack Down on White House's Discretion in Allocating Agency Funding
Democrats decry "unelected officials" who make spending decisions in communities they do not understand.
Management
Biden Administration Cancels Border Contracts, Returns Funds to Pentagon
The administration is also looking to repair damage in border communities.
Management
As America’s First Working First Lady, Jill Biden Redefines the Role
The longtime educator is leaning on her experience to inform the administration’s thinking.
Management
GovExec Daily: Biden's First 100 Days
Katherine McIntire Peters and Tom Shoop join the podcast to discuss the administration's first mile marker.
Management
Federal Workforce Views Biden Less Favorably Than American Public
Biden is making some inroads with Republican feds, a new survey shows.
Defense
New Air Force One Delayed by COVID, Boeing Subcontractor
Boeing has fired GDC Technics, which is suing its erstwhile employer.
Management
Biden’s First Address to Congress: Proving ‘Our Government Still Works’
On the eve of his 100th day in office, the president recapped his administration’s achievements and outlined plans for vast reforms.
Management
How Biden’s Request for More Education Funding Would Shift More Power to the Federal Government
A proposed "historic" investment in schools that serve low-income children would also give the federal government more power over America's schools, a political scientist argues.
Management
Biden Names First ‘Made in America’ Office Director
Celeste Drake, a trade expert with ties to organized labor, was hailed as an “outstanding” choice, said Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing.
Management
Biden Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage
White House says these employees are “critical” to the federal government’s operations.
Management
Biden Signs Executive Order to Promote Collective Bargaining
A new task force made up of federal agency heads is charged with identifying ways to encourage “worker empowerment,” including acting as a model employer that fosters unions at agencies.
Defense
Advocates Hope First Female Army Secretary Brings Change
Nominee Christine Wormuth has led strategy and policy at the highest levels. Can she lead cultural change as well?
Defense