Management
Why Retired Generals Rarely Lead the Pentagon
President-elect Joe Biden's intent to nominate a recently retired general to lead the Pentagon would require an exception to federal law.
Oversight
Groups Request Reminder of Federal Employees’ Whistleblower Rights
They are concerned agency heads could be scaring employees away from disclosing wrongdoing.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden Says COVID Deal is ‘Just the Beginning,’ Barr Advises Next AG
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Biden Team Says It's Facing 'Pockets of Resistance' in Transition
Officials praise "valiant efforts" of career employees to ensure smooth process.
Management
Transition Roundup: Confusion Over Pentagon Briefing Status; IG Council Publishes Transition Guide
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Women Will Shape Biden’s Energy and Climate Agenda
Rep. Deb Haaland would be the first Native American to head the Interior Department and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was nominated to run the Energy Department.
Management
Transition Roundup: GSA Administrator Talks About the Ascertainment Process; Appointee Tracker Relaunches
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Pete Buttigieg Could Become the First Senate-Approved out LGBTQ + Cabinet Secretary
LGBTQ+ groups applaud the significance of the secretary of transportation nomination, calling it “a historic moment for our community” and “a new milestone” for LGBTQ+ people working in government.
Management
Democratic Lawmakers Seek to Increase Oversight of ‘Midnight’ Regulations
Bill would require the Government Accountability Office to submit various reports to Congress.
Management
How the Biden Administration Can Supercharge Results by Using Evidence
Believe it or not, there has been progress over the last four years in the use of evidence and data to inform decision-making. The new administration can build on those gains.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden Team Briefed on Hacking Campaign; Education Career Officials Told To ‘Resist’
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Shirley Sherrod Holds ‘No Ill Will’ Against USDA Nominee Who Ousted Her
Shirley Sherrod hopes that if Tom Vilsack is confirmed, he will put a focus on Black farmers.
Management
Broad Coalition of Employee, Advocacy Groups Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Convince Congress to Block Schedule F
With just days remaining until the latest government shutdown deadline, more than 60 organizations are pressuring Democratic lawmakers to ensure spending legislation includes a provision preventing the Trump administration from politicizing the civil service.
Management
Transition Roundup: Barr To Resign; Inauguration Committee Outlines Public Health Plans
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
GovExec Daily: The Presidential Transition as Vaccinations Begin
Courtney Bublé updates the podcast on the transfer of power during the latest stage of the COVID-19 crisis.
Management
‘I Want to Be Part of Making This Work:’ Marcia Fudge Talks About How She Plans to Lead HUD
The Ohio representative speaks with The 19th in her first interview since being nominated to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Management
Transition Roundup: IG Panel Publishes Transition Guide; Trump Orders ‘Rebrand’ of Foreign Aid During Lame Duck Period
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Biden Under Pressure to Appoint First Native American to Head Interior Department
Many tribal leaders, environmental groups and progressive activists are urging the president-elect to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as secretary of the department.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The CR and the Possibility of a Shutdown
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the negotiations in Congress before funding runs out.
Management