Management
FBI Employees Caught In Political Crossfire Over Release of Controversial GOP Memo
In declassifying a memo the FBI and Justice Department say is deeply misleading, Trump tried to differentiate between FBI leaders and the rank and file workforce.
Oversight
Justice Department Settles ‘Final’ Case in IRS Targeting Dispute
Pro-Israel nonprofit gets an apology for having its application dragged out for six years.
Management
CBO Delivers More Grim Fiscal News That Could Irk Congress
Agency defends against attacks while highlighting new debt and deficit woes.
Management
EPA Chief Promises Democratic Senators Some Missing Answers
Senators quiz Pruitt about media-monitoring contract with partisan firm.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau's Structure Is Constitutional, Appeals Court Rules
Shielding the bureau’s director from presidential removal is consistent with precedent, full court rules.
Management
Trump’s Message to Feds: 'A New American Moment' and Tougher Accountability
President calls for expanded authority to remove federal employees who undermine public trust.
Oversight
Special Counsel Hits VA for Patient Neglect, Unsanitary Conditions, Contractor Self Dealing
The watchdog referred three cases to Congress and the president.
Management
Trump Team’s Evidence-Based Policy Efforts Lauded by Nonprofit Partner
OMB's guidance on foreign aid cited as model for agency implementation.
Oversight
Surprise Poll Finding: Government Should Do More to Help People
The majority view in favor of bigger government is a shift from recent skepticism.
Management
Trump Regulatory Chief Lauds Career Staff for Paring Back Rules
Rao sees agency competition to be tops in implementing president's agenda.
Oversight
Chemical Safety Board Accused of Holding Secret Off-Site Meetings
Whistleblower complains to watchdog about deliberations, but agency denies wrongdoing.
Management
Trump’s Pace of Naming Ambassadors Trails That of Predecessors
There are 41 vacancies, including many in trouble spots where diplomacy is critical.
Oversight
GAO Will Probe ‘Fake Comments’ to Regulatory Agencies
Democrats on House commerce panel want Justice Department involvement too.
Management
Obama Grantmaking Reforms Are Thriving Under Trump, Officials Say
Survey of grants management community reveals concern over uncertain funding.
Management
Consumer Protection Bureau Won't Be 'Pushing the Envelope' Anymore
Acting director Mulvaney reassures CFPB employees he doesn’t intend to shut the agency down, but recasts its mission.
Oversight
Temporary Spending Bill Relieves Intel Agencies From Oversight
Senate Intelligence panel leaders warned against the House-backed provision.
Oversight
Justice Inspector General Goes to Work to Locate Disputed FBI Text Messages
Lawmakers trade partisan interpretations of whether missing files could show anti-Trump bias.
Management
Lawmaker Accuses State Department of Tolerating Abusive Executives
Multiple complaints allege that SES member created a "climate of fear."
Management
Employees Exiting Closing Agencies Say Shutdown Procedures Are Quick
Street interviews suggest talking to reporters is a no-no.
Management
Trump Team Enters New, Risky Territory on Shutdown Budgeting
Administration may be skirting the limits of its legal authority to carry forward and transfer funding.
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