Oversight

SCOTUS Nominee Could Alter High Court’s View of Regulation

Neil Gorsuch’s difference with Scalia in the Chevron decision could boost Republican-backed deregulation.

Oversight

House Democrats Seek Background on Rumored Inspector General Firings

Trump allegedly abandoned a plan to ask for the resignations of IGs after transition officials met resistance.

Management

Trump Has Trouble Making Obamacare Ads Disappear

Advertising firm steps in to run promotions that the new administration canceled.

Management

How Trump Plans to Slash Regulations by 75 Percent

As the new administration seeks to curtail Obama's rules, some look to Britain for a model.

Management

One Reason for GSA’s Silence on Trump Hotel: It’s Complicated

There’s no easy solution for an agency caught in a highly politicized situation.

Management

State Department Loses Top Management Team in Trump’s First Week

In addition to the key leadership vacancies, the federal hiring freeze also could hobble operations.

Management

Trump Plans to Keep Small Business Administration in the Cabinet, Nominee Says

Linda McMahon backs away from earlier support to move the SBA into the Commerce Department.

Management

No, the Trump Transition Is Not Far Behind That of Previous Presidents

Trump has moved 23 percent faster than Obama and Bush in filling cabinet, but lower-tier positions are lagging, analysis shows.

Oversight

Ethics Office Chief Reportedly Never Received Trump Business Documents

Rep. Cummings says he is “more concerned than ever” after meeting with ethics director.

Management

House and Senate Democrats Pressure GSA on Trump Hotel Lease

Obama appointee departs without official guidance on possible conflicts of interest.

Management

Trump Faces New Legal Complaints on Day One

ACLU and CREW seek documents associated with the president’s hotel lease and climate change policies.

Management

Trump Is Said to Embrace Plan to Kill Whole Agencies and Programs

News report on major budget cuts comes as Perry backs off vow to eliminate Energy.

Management

HHS Nominee Grilled on Obamacare, Stock Trades, Reorganizing Agency

Rep. Tom Price takes offense at the suggestion he profited from health-related investments.