Management

Biden’s First Address to Congress: Proving ‘Our Government Still Works’

On the eve of his 100th day in office, the president recapped his administration’s achievements and outlined plans for vast reforms.

Management

How Biden’s Request for More Education Funding Would Shift More Power to the Federal Government

A proposed "historic" investment in schools that serve low-income children would also give the federal government more power over America's schools, a political scientist argues.

Management

Biden Names First ‘Made in America’ Office Director

Celeste Drake, a trade expert with ties to organized labor, was hailed as an “outstanding” choice, said Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing.

Management

Biden Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage

White House says these employees are “critical” to the federal government’s operations. 

Management

Biden Signs Executive Order to Promote Collective Bargaining

A new task force made up of federal agency heads is charged with identifying ways to encourage “worker empowerment,” including acting as a model employer that fosters unions at agencies.

Defense

Advocates Hope First Female Army Secretary Brings Change

Nominee Christine Wormuth has led strategy and policy at the highest levels. Can she lead cultural change as well?

Defense

The Capital’s ‘Complex’ Power Structure Keeps Causing Chaos Under Pressure

U.S. Army processes updated after last June’s protests failed again during the Jan. 6 riot.

Oversight

Trump, Defying Custom, Hasn’t Given the National Archives Records of His Speeches at Political Rallies

All presidents must deposit transcriptions of their public statements with the National Archives. But in the case of Donald Trump, there's something missing.

Defense

Biden’s $715B Defense Ask: Higher Than Expected, Lower than Trump’s Plan

“Skinny budget” announcement hints at cuts to troop levels and existing weapons.

Management

The Biggest Agency and Program Winners in Biden’s FY 2022 Budget

The president's first budget provides significant funding boosts at nearly every agency across government.

Management

Biden Proposes Major Spending Boost for Civilian Agencies in Fiscal 2022

The administration is requesting a 16% increase in non-defense discretionary funding to harness the government's power to solve multiple crises.

Management

White House Blames Transition in Part for Delay in Releasing Budget Preview

Not having a confirmed budget office leader was another factor, said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.

Management

Former Top Trump Official Recounts Early Days of the Pandemic

Joe Grogan was Domestic Policy Council director and a White House COVID task force member.

Management

New Task Force Will Conduct Sweeping Review of Scientific Integrity Policies

The governmentwide review will look at policies and political interference in science over the last two administrations.