Management
Inspectors General Worry About Hiring Freeze, Regulatory Cap
House hearing details Trump team's rumored plan to fire watchdogs.
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.
Management
House and Senate Prepare to Undo Obama Contractor Rule
“Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” rule called “blacklisting.”
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.
Defense
New Homeland Security Team Defends Rushed Response to Trump Directives
Secretary Kelly denies reports he was surprised by White House border policy.
Management
Trump’s Lobbying Ban Draws Mixed Reviews From Ethics Groups
White House ethics order cancels Obama’s similar directive from 2009.
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.
Oversight
Special Counsel Issues Reminder That Agencies Cannot Gag Whistleblowers
Lawmakers challenge alleged Trump directives, citing protected disclosures.
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.
Oversight
OMB Nominee Would Revive Program Ratings, Fix ‘Broken’ Regulation
Mulvaney defends his role in House during 2013 government shutdown.
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
VOA’s Extremism Watch Project Fills a Niche in Monitoring Terrorism
Website in English and South Asian languages can claim scoops.
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.
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