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.

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

Surprise Poll Finding: Government Should Do More to Help People

The majority view in favor of bigger government is a shift from recent skepticism.

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

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.