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DOGE’s millions: As Musk and Trump gut the government, their ax-cutting agency gets a cash infusion
The Department of Government Efficiency is funded — and acts — like a federal agency. But the White House has shielded DOGE from the rules that govern such agencies, ProPublica found as it examines the group and expands a list of DOGE workers.
Louis DeJoy to step down as USPS postmaster general
The postal leader brought a spotlight, controversy and a plan to save the agency to his role, but is now starting the process to find a successor.
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Senate confirms RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Kennedy’s confirmation comes during a legal battle over whether the National Institutes of Health can cap the percentage of funding it provides for indirect research costs.
Managing in the federal government requires new and different strategies
COMMENTARY | “Strategic human capital management” was included on the first High Risk List in 1990. It’s been on the list for 35 years.
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Trump fires one-third of federal employee appeals board
The Democratic member was three years into a seven-year term on the three-member panel.
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Ethics and whistleblower officials fired by Trump
Hampton Dellinger, the ousted head of the Office of Special Counsel, filed a lawsuit that argued his removal was unlawful, and a federal judge reinstated him at least through Thursday.
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Federal prisons to house ICE detainees as Trump furthers immigration crackdown
The move raises a series of questions as staff remain unclear on how their responsibilities could change.
USPS turns a profit during busy season as DeJoy says his reforms are taking hold
The Postal Service will next look to reduce its headcount, continue consolidations and launch new products, though it still expects to lose money this year.
Musk's role as ‘special government employee’ raises ethics questions
The SpaceX founder and CEO's moves across federal agencies break with tradition and could result in legal action.
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Russ Vought, champion of Schedule F and slashing agency budgets, wins confirmation to OMB
Trump's pick for budget chief was confirmed by the Senate after Democrats held the floor for a full day to speak in opposition to him.
Trump DOJ’s focus on immigration will hurt crime-fighting efforts, Democrats argue
Senior officials in the Trump administration have recently redirected DOJ personnel and resources toward immigration enforcement.
OPM asks to dismiss email server lawsuit, citing misinterpretation of law
The agency notably released a privacy impact assessment for the dubious email server used to mass-message federal employees about a deferred resignation offer on the same day as the legal dismissal request.
DOGE enters NOAA, accesses IT systems and removes the top HR official
The Musk-led team is rooting out DEI and, some lawmakers fear, may have an eye toward grander aims at the agency.
Senate confirms new VA secretary as Dems demand he protect employees from hiring freeze and firings
Doug Collins should also not cooperate with Elon Musk's cost-cutting team or allow any funding freezes to continue, top Democrat says.
USPS offers ‘little convincing evidence’ its reform plans will succeed, regulator says
Watchdog suggests Louis DeJoy’s overhaul initiatives are destined for failure without significant changes
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