Management

Senior Executives Leader Calls for Selective Pause in Hiring Freeze

Professional association president cites “leadership vacuum” at certain agencies.

Management

Legal Battle over Trump Hotel Lease Ropes in D.C. Restaurateurs

Tort claim filed in D.C. Superior Court accuses president of unfair competition with locals.

News

A Pioneering Woman in Government, By Any Analytical Measure

Dorothy Rice played a key role in everything from the creation of Medicare to the tobacco industry settlement.

Management

Persistent Voice Urges Trump to Fire Feds 'Loyal to Obama'

Despite agency dependence on acting leaders, conservative would purge "leftists."

Oversight

Senate Narrowly Passes Repeal of Obama Fair Pay, Safe Workplace Rule

Repeal of what critics call contractor "blacklisting" heads to a receptive President Trump.

Management

Acting CMS Chiefs Give Obamacare Staff a Thank-You Party

Career managers celebrate enrollment effort in endangered health care program.

Management

Who’s Minding the Store at the Agencies?

Websites list dozens of acting officials at many agencies, with new leaders just arriving.

Management

Trump Transition Team Spurned Ethics, Management Training

GSA had put out a bid for courses aimed at orienting White House staff and nominees in the ways of government.

Pay & Benefits

NTEU Leaders: It’s Time to ‘Rally for Your Jobs, Your Benefits, Your Country’

Three-day legislative confab will center on countering threats to federal employees' livelihoods as well as cuts to taxpayer services.

Management

Jared Kushner’s Conflict of Interest Issues

President Trump’s son-in-law and key adviser has a ways to go on ethics compliance.

Management

When Does a Leak to the Media Violate the Law?

After Trump’s complaint about “criminal” acts, CRS researchers review past prosecutions.

Management

Marshals Service Retaliated Against Whistleblowers, Watchdog Finds

Senators stress that failure to cooperate with IG violates inspector general act.