Management

American Leadership Can Save Lives: An Interview with Former USAID Administrator Mark Green

“The key to being a good leader is to begin with a clear vision, but then be willing to listen to others for their ideas on how to adapt that vision to circumstances,” Ambassador Green says.

Management

New Intelligence Chief Takes Over as Community Has Altered Work Operations for Pandemic 

Telework, staggered schedules and use of new technology are some of the ways intelligence officials are keeping themselves and the information they gather safe. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Pentagon Plans for Return to Normalcy; Lawmakers Seek More Research and Funding for Science Amid the Pandemic 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Oversight

Acting HHS Inspector General Outlines Plan To Review the Coronavirus Response

Christi Grimm says the president’s rebuke of a report from her office will not have a chilling effect on her work.  

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: DHS Strengthens Cyber Protections for HHS and CDC; Federal Contract Spending on the Pandemic Passes $13 Billion

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

New Bill Would Create a ‘DemocracyCorps’ for Election Administration

Workers would help register voters and facilitate safe voting options.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Agencies Prepare for ‘Above Average’ Hurricane Season Amid Pandemic; Pentagon Says Some Telework Policies Might Become Permanent

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmakers Call on the Trump Administration to Extend National Guard Deployments 

Some members could lose eligibility for federal benefits if not. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Pentagon Outlines Return to Normal Operations; TSA Updates Screening Procedures

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Finally With a Quorum, Federal Election Commission Faces ‘Extensive Backlog of Cases’

The nation’s campaign finance watchdog gets back to work after being hamstrung the last eight and a half months.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: IRS to Bring Back More Employees; Census Outlines Plan to Resume Field Operations

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Oversight

Lawmakers Press GSA on Trump Hotel’s Request for Financial Relief During Pandemic  

This comes as a federal appeals court revives an Emoluments Clause lawsuit involving the hotel.  

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: IRS Adds Phone Operators for Stimulus Check Questions; Congressional Commission Releases its First Report

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Oversight

Trump’s Decision to Fire the State Department’s Watchdog Draws Bipartisan Concern on Capitol Hill

Some Republicans say the president failed to provide an adequate justification to Congress. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Military Sees Increase in Leave Deferrals; AFL-CIO Sues OSHA for Emergency Standard to Protect Workers 

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Management

Trump Administration Details Efforts to Support Peaceful Presidential Transition

Watchdog group points to “significant ethics problems” among some of the White House Transition Coordinating Council members.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Defense Watchdog Plans Coronavirus Reviews; FDA Warns of Possible Inaccurate Test Results 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Oversight

Lawmakers Press the Trump Administration for More Transparency on Coronavirus Drug Distribution

Inquiry comes after reports of a chaotic initial rollout.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Unions Support New Stimulus Package; Pentagon to Purchase Protective Gear for Nursing Homes

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Watchdogs Criticize Trump Administration's Deregulation Efforts During Pandemic

Meanwhile, the administration says the red tape rollback is central to boosting coronavirus testing and economic revival.