Management
Viewpoint: Why Michael Flynn Is Walking Free
The former national security adviser figured out that loyalty to Trump is now a better bet than loyalty to the rule of law.
Management
For Biden, Naming Cabinet Before Election Would Be a Big Risk
Vice presidential picks don't have much direct effect on campaigns, but can give voters insight on a candidate's judgment and leadership ability. Early Cabinet selections are likely to be similar.
Management
Trump Administration Faces Departures of Key Health and Emergency Response Officials During Pandemic
The administration says it remains confident in its ability to handle the coronavirus outbreak, however.
Defense
Trump's Intelligence-Chief Nominee Vows to 'Speak Truth to Power'
GOP lawmakers are seeking to speed up Rep. John Ratcliffe’s nomination, but his careful answers did not appear to satisfy skeptics.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Political Influence on Government Science
The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner joins the podcast to explain how science is – or isn't – valued in the Trump administration.
Oversight
Belief in Democracy Dropped after Trump Impeachment
A new survey of experts and average Americans shows a decline in perceptions of the health of U.S. democracy around the time of President Trump's impeachment.
Management
Trump Administration's High Turnover and Vacancy Rates Could Hinder Pandemic Response
The administration has seen an 85% turnover rate among upper-level officials.
Oversight
How Jared Kushner Is Tackling the White House’s Coronavirus Response — Without Any Evident Experience
The president’s son-in-law and adviser has added the emergency-response supply chain to his extensive list of duties. He views himself as a disrupter — but that’s not always a good thing.
Oversight
Analysis: What Federalism Means for the Coronavirus Response
Throughout the coronavirus crisis, President Trump has made inconsistent statements about who is responsible for key aspects of the nation’s response to the pandemic. The Constitution has the answer.
Management
Internal Documents Show Federal Agencies Supported the WHO Before Trump Was Against It
In a battle between China and the U.S. over global leadership, American diplomats and aid officials cited U.S. funding of the World Health Organization as key and relied heavily on the agency for help. When Trump cut its funding, he upended all that.
Management
Trump Administration Officials Warned Against Halting Funding to WHO, Leaked Memo Shows
A draft State Department memo says the move would “cede ground” to China and hobble the global response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Defense
The Owner’s Manual for Trump’s New Air Force One Cost $84 Million
The Air Force quietly announced that Boeing’s manuals for Trump’s new $5.3 billion presidential jets are a bit pricier than your average automobile-repair guides.
Management
Voice of America Asserts Independence In Its Coverage of the Coronavirus Outbreak
White House accused VOA of spreading Chinese propaganda last week.
Management
Viewpoint: This Is How It Looks When You’re Not Afraid
Anthony Fauci is the rare senior government official who seems more devoted to truth than to Trump.
Oversight
Proposed Legislation Seeks to Protect Inspectors General From Political Firings
Bill would establish seven-year terms and only allow “for cause” removals.
Oversight
Trump Removed the Head of the Coronavirus Bailout Oversight Board. Its Members Could Be Next.
Democrats are scrambling to stop the president from replacing independent government watchdogs after he quickly pushed aside the leader of coronavirus bailout oversight.
Management
Viewpoint: This Is What Happens When the Federal Government Abandons You
Local officials and health-care workers are losing faith in the national response, and struggling to improvise their own solutions.
Oversight
Trump Administration Draws Fire for New Description of National Stockpile
The changed website language reflects controversial comments by Jared Kushner that downplayed the federal role.
Management
Viewpoint: Authoritarian Populists Have Six Classic Moves. Trump's Response to COVID-19 Uses 5 of Them.
While the president may not be using the coronavirus to consolidate power, Americans should still be worried about the threat he poses to democracy.
Oversight