Defense

Foreign Leaders Congratulate Biden, Ignore Trump’s Claim to Reelection

NATO allies France, Germany, and UK quickly recognized the president-elect’s win. Turkey and Russia remain quiet.

Management

GSA Faces Pressure to Recognize Biden as Election Winner, Hand Over Keys to Formally Start Transition 

It is unclear when GSA will grant access to full transition resources amid the Trump campaign’s legal challenges. 

Management

GovExec Daily: The Election and the Upcoming Transition

Courtney Bublé and Eric Katz join the podcast to discuss the next president's priorities.

Management

GSA Holds the Key to When or If Biden Gets Access to Full Transition Resources

With President Trump’s campaign threatening lawsuits, it is unclear when GSA would grant access to full transition resources.  

Management

Post-Election Grief Is Real, and Here Are 5 Coping Strategies – Including Getting Back into Politics

Every election triggers distress for some people. Here are some ways to possibly cope.

Management

GovExec Daily: A Transition and Election Update

Courtney Bublé and Eric Katz join the podcast to discuss the races to watch and the state of play as the White House remains undecided .

Management

What the Results in Key Congressional Races Mean for Federal Employees

A look at the 117th Congress and the results of the races that will most impact federal workers.

Workforce

It’s Official: Feds Can Wear MAGA Hats to Work

The Office of Special Counsel issued post-Election Day guidance on Hatch Act compliance.

Management

For the Postal Service, a Frantic Election Day Turns to Finger-Pointing the Day After

Tuesday was “nuts” in the words of one USPS manager. Now the agency faces questions about whether it did what it should have to get mailed ballots delivered and counted.

Defense

A Big 2020 Election Hack Never Came. Here’s Why

America’s cyber defenders are getting more proactive — and more chatty.

Management

Here's What Really Happened With Mail Ballots and USPS on Election Day

Postal Service says ballots were delivered on time, though Postmaster General DeJoy faces court censure.

Pay & Benefits

Robocalls Told at Least 800,000 Swing State Residents to 'Stay Home' on Election Day. The FBI Is Investigating.

A firm that tracks robocalls said more than 3 million calls were made on Nov. 3, which contained a cryptic message instructing people to “stay safe and stay home.” The tactics join other efforts to confuse voters this election cycle.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: Election Night and Beyond

Courtney Bublé and Eric Katz join the podcast to discuss the in-progress results of the 2020 election.

Management

Election Day Passes Without a Declared Winner, But Transition Planning Will Continue

New laws have better prepared the government for this scenario than in 2000, the last time the results were significantly delayed.

Defense

U.S. Elections Are Safer From Foreign Interference, But Gaps Remain

Four years after a big wake-up call, federal, state and local governments are working harder and more closely to ward off threats.

Management

GovExec Daily: The Races to Watch on Election Night

Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the contests federal employees will want to monitor.

Management

10 Competitive Races for Federal Employees to Watch

Senate control hangs in the balance as several races of key importance to feds are among the tightest in the country.