Oversight
How the FBI Knew What to Search for at Mar-A-Lago – and Why the Presidential Records Act Is An Essential Tool for the National Archives and Future Historians
A presidential scholar sets the history and context for the battle over President Trump’s official records – and says it isn’t the first records battle between the government and a former president.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Getting More Women into Federal Policing
Courtney Bublé speaks to Cathy Sanz, president of the group Women in Federal Law Enforcement, about gender issues in law enforcement.
Management
Tribe Embraces Recreational Marijuana Sales on Reservation Where Alcohol Is Banned
The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota allows people to buy and use recreational marijuana but not alcohol. Some tribal citizens say cannabis is safer than alcohol, meth, and opioids — which have wreaked havoc on the state’s Indigenous communities.
Oversight
A New Bill Seeks to Prevent the Secret Service from Withholding Records from its Watchdog
“While I share the concerns of my colleagues about the actions of the current inspector general, it is also clear the Secret Service tried to impede the inspector general’s investigation into the events of Jan. 6,” said Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The State of Women in Federal Law Enforcement
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss gender and policing.
Workforce
Meet the Nonprofit Leader Who Is Working to Reverse the ‘Dismal’ Numbers of Women in Federal Law Enforcement
Cathy Sanz’s organization provides training, scholarships, networking and mentorship opportunities to help women “go for it” in their careers.
Management
The Attorney General's Extension Of His Predecessor’s Elections Investigations Policy Sparks Debate Over Its Merits
Then-Attorney General William Barr issued the initial policy in February 2020.
Workforce
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Wants to Know Why It Isn’t Able To Attract More Female Instructors
The training facility seeks to “create a more diverse and balanced law enforcement instructor workforce.”
Workforce
Report: Half of the Responders in Uvalde Were Feds but That Didn't Speed Up the Slow Response
A comprehensive examination of the incident finds law enforcement prioritized their own safety over the 21 shooting victims.
Workforce
Professional Groups Are Rallying Around the IRS Workforce After Revelations That Trump Foes Were Selected for Rare, Intensive Audits
One says it has faith in the “vast majority” of IRS career civil servants to avoid political interference.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Decreased Autonomy for Tribes
Indigenous legal scholar M. Alexander Pearl joins the podcast to discuss last month's high court decision.
Management
The ATF Finally Has a Confirmed Leader After Seven Years
The Senate voted 48-46 to confirm Steve Dettelbach to lead the agency that has been without permanent leadership for seven years.
Management
A New Federal Prisons Director Has Been Named, and Union Officials and Lawmakers Are Optimistic She Will Bring Positive Reforms
Colette Peters was most recently director of the Oregon Department of Corrections and was the first woman to hold that position.
Management
The Federal Prisons Agency is Reviewing its Reproductive Care Options for Inmates
Prisons and jails “present unique barriers to abortion access," says the Urban Institute, a think tank.
Oversight
The Justice Department is Investigating Texas’ Operation Lone Star for Alleged Civil Rights Violations
Emails obtained by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune confirm that federal authorities are probing discrimination claims involving Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar border initiative.
Oversight
After Mass Shootings, Lawmakers Weigh Body Armor Bans
Over the past 20 years, sales of body armor have grown steadily among the general population.
Management
Senators Have More Questions for the DHS Watchdog on His Handling of Reports About Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence
The inspector general had sent them a 17-page response defending his handling of the matter.
Management
Three Options for the FBI’s Long-Awaited New Headquarters Are Still on the Table
The General Services Administration briefed lawmakers on this last week.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Supreme Court Says Federal Officials Are 'Absolutely Immunized' From Personal Lawsuits
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss a recent ruling from the high court.
Workforce
Supreme Court Makes Federal Officials 'Absolutely Immunized' From Personal Lawsuits
New ruling restricts when individuals can sue federal personnel for misconduct.
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