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Trump signs order setting up DOGE with a focus on government tech

Trump is wielding — and renaming — the US Digital Service in service of the DOGE.

Here's who is leading federal agencies as Trump nominees await confirmation

With one exception, the temporary leaders are career officials.

GSA will ‘recommit’ to ‘founding purpose,’ says acting administrator

Stephen Ehikian, previously of Salesforce, has been tapped to serve as GSA’s acting administrator. 

What Trump’s inaugural address means for federal employees

Many of Trump’s expected Day 1 executive orders will impact government workers.

She was the first Black woman to run the U.S. budget. She doesn’t want to be the last.

Shalanda Young, outgoing director of Biden’s Office of Management and Budget, spoke about her historic tenure, her approach to leadership — and her concerns about what lies ahead.

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Trump's Day 1 border actions will empower DHS staff and deploy military

The incoming president will seek to "end asylum" and limit restrictions on federal personnel.

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IRS chief to step down upon Trump's inauguration, well before his term expires

The announcement follows Trump's decision to replace Biden's top tax collection official.

Senior executive standards get first update in more than 15 years

OPM said technological advances necessitated the changes, but some stakeholders argued the modifications still don’t reflect current governmental needs.

Trump nominees offer praise to career feds, but promise efficiencies

The president-elect's picks to lead EPA, State and other agencies struck a different tone toward civil servants than some former Trump officials, suggesting the administration would lean on their expertise.

Trump’s pick for OMB chief defends removing civil service protections, withholding appropriated funds

Russ Vought laments "weaponized bureaucracies" as he draws bipartisan criticism for declining to commit to following spending laws.

What does the head of the State Department do?

The secretary of state has an expansive job that could make or break peace deals and key foreign alliances.

DOGE agency deployments raise ethical and influence concerns

Trump’s government efficiency commission is reportedly sending staff around government, but its structure remains a mystery.

OPM officials tout agency’s transformation under Biden

Leaders at the federal government’s dedicated HR agency said the organization has come a long way since being targeted for elimination by the first Trump administration.

Some Trump nominees face confirmation delays with ethics and background checks behind schedule

Lawmakers are demanding Senate Republicans not move forward without full vetting, a process delayed by Trump's transition foot-dragging.

What does the defense secretary do?

The secretary of defense must perform a "delicate dance" between the president, Congress and the public.

‘Over half’ of federal websites got better in the past year, OMB official says

Metrics released by the Office of Management and Budget offer insight into how agencies are implementing the 21st Century IDEA Act.

What does the head of the Environmental Protection Agency do?

The EPA administrator protects public health, air, water and the environment.