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Trump calls federal workforce 'crooked,' vows to hold them 'accountable'

In an interview with a right-wing Youtuber, the former president seemingly alluded to reviving Schedule F and other Trump-era policies aimed at making it easier to fire federal employees.

Management

Both Harris and Trump are historically behind on presidential transition planning

GSA is beginning to provide office space and information technology support to the candidates, who have both just recently named the heads of their transition teams.

Workforce

The other time an administration sought a ‘more responsive’ federal workforce

An investigator into the Nixon administration’s civil service abuses says Schedule F shares a lineage with the disgraced former president.

Management

Trump assassination attempt laid bare long-standing vulnerabilities in the Secret Service

A Spotlight PA, ProPublica and Butler Eagle investigation found the process for securing campaign events was susceptible to attack for years.

Workforce

Partnership for Public Service offers an alternative to “burning down” the civil service

The good government group traditionally has taken great pains to avoid partisan politics, but has become more outspoken since former President Trump unveiled Schedule F.

Management

A pair of new bills aim to reshape the Secret Service 

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., penned new legislation to shift the agency’s jurisdiction for investigating financial crimes and alter how it designates its protective perimeter in the wake of the Trump assassination attempt. 

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Leaked Project 2025 training videos warn aspiring political appointees of ‘persecution’ by career feds

Though the videos don’t overtly discuss the Trump campaign or the Heritage Foundation-led transition project’s endorsement of Schedule F, conservatives repeatedly stressed the need for more “political control” of agencies.

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Walz’s U.S. House tenure: Bipartisan bills and a focus on vets and farms

The Democratic running mate has an extensive record on Capitol Hill as an effective lawmaker who was largely bipartisan.

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Here's new Democratic VP pick Walz's record on civil service issues

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz previously served in the House of Representatives for a dozen years where he became the top Democrat on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

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Tim Walz picked by Harris as her running mate

The Minnesota governor was seen as the preferred vice presidential pick of the party’s progressive wing.

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House leaders name members of Trump assassination attempt task force

House leaders announced a bipartisan 13-member task force to investigate the July 13 assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

Workforce

Federal worker union shifts presidential endorsements to Harris

Labor groups at federal agencies touted Harris’ record both as a senator and vice president, particularly her co-chairwomanship of a White House task force on union issues.

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Unpacking Kamala Harris' record on federal workforce issues

As vice president and a senator, Harris has fought discriminatory pay practices, helped create guidance for how the federal government uses artificial intelligence and championed public sector unions.

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Biden ends his 2024 presidential reelection bid, endorses Kamala Harris

After weeks of pressure from the Democratic party and others, President Joe Biden has decided to stop pursuing a second term and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who said on Sunday that she would "earn and win" the nomination.

Management

Federal agencies are ramping up efforts to prepare for a presidential transition

The White House and agency councils are meeting to prepare for a potential transfer of power, though Trump has yet to name a transition director.

Management

What happens to government when a president bows out

An incumbent’s decision not to seek reelection complicates more than the electoral process.

Management

‘Long been the case’ that we’re stretched too thin, Secret Service says

Agency says it is dealing with "long impacts" of staffing shortages as congressional leaders call for heads to roll.

Workforce

If you’re in the military, voting this year could be tricky

Military families move often and have to navigate varying state laws, administrative hurdles and a lack of resources for access to the ballot.

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State Dept. hopeful even a Trump administration would continue its hiring and reform efforts

Trump appointees clashed with the foreign service in his first term, but top official hopes to sell them on taking a new path if he is re-elected.