News
Fulton County charges Donald Trump with racketeering, other felonies
A Georgia election law expert explains five key things to know about the charges and why racketeering is at the center of them.
Defense
Putin Authorized Smear Campaign Against Biden, US Intelligence Concludes
Less hacking, more laundering: 2020 tactics show evolution of Russian information warfare efforts.
Oversight
It’s not Just Trump – Presidents and Politicians Have Long Shredded Etiquette
'Mind your manners' isn't just something your mother told you. Manners – and civility – are an essential component of how things get done in government, and the Founding Fathers knew it.
Defense
Viewpoint: Pentagon Won’t Throw Traditional Farewell Ceremony for Trump
It’s a shame, and a missed opportunity — not despite recent events but because of them.
Defense
Donald Trump Won’t Attend Biden’s Inauguration. So How Will He Leave Washington?
The timing of the departure has numerous logistical implications, including the plane’s call sign.
Oversight
Congress Launches Investigations into Capitol Police Following Siege
Two Senate committees add an inquest to the House inquiry announced on Thursday.
Management
Agencies Beef Up Security to Protect Federal Buildings Amid Pro-Trump Protests
Thousands flock to Washington as Trump continues to fight against democratic election result.
Defense
DC Guard To Deploy for Pro-Trump Demonstrations In Washington
About 350 troops will help with crowd control — seven months after a fraught deployment in June.
Defense
Biden Selects Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin for Defense Secretary, Reportedly
Austin, the last commander of the Iraq War, would be the nation's first Black defense secretary.
Defense
EXCLUSIVE: Details Revealed in Trump’s Lame-Duck Pentagon Budget Draft
Some of the numbers are “fabricated,” says one official. But they shed light on GOP lines of attack awaiting Biden.
Management
Transition Roundup: Top Economic and Communications Officials Named; Biden Receives First Presidential Daily Briefing
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Transition Roundup: Trump Refuses to Concede; Biden Teams Prepare to Go Into Agencies
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
GSA Gives Green Light for Presidential Transition to Biden Administration to Formally Begin
The Biden team can now meet with agency personnel, receive briefing materials and access millions of dollars in funds.
Management
Democrats Demand GSA Briefing on Delayed Presidential Transition By Monday
House Democrats also question actions by the White House in the run-up to the election.
Tech
Trump Fires DHS Exec Who Disputed President's Baseless Election Fraud Claims
After helping to keep the election secure from hackers, the CISA director turned to refuting the baseless claims of the president.
Management
GovExec Daily: The Stalled Presidential Transition
The Center for Presidential Transition's David Marchick joins the podcast to discuss what the Biden team is missing without ascertainment.
Management
Former GSA Administrator Reflects on Ascertaining the Election in 2016
“If there’s anything that I would point to, it is really how important this activity and moment is,” said Denise Turner Roth of the presidential transition.
Defense
Myths About Vote Tampering Could Persist For Years, Say Experts
The huge follower counts of dedicated misinformers appear to outweigh efforts by journalists, government officials, and the social media platforms themselves.
Workforce
Pressure Continues to Mount for GSA to Ascertain Biden as Presidential Election Winner
Lawmakers, former top government officials and others join the call for the transition activities to begin, citing national security concerns.
Defense
Viewpoint: The Danger of Treating National Security Like a Political Sideshow
Monday was a dangerous day.
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