Management
Biden Issues Sweeping Ethics Plan for Appointees
Hours before departing the White House, former President Trump revoked his own ethics pledge, allowing current and former Trump appointees to immediately become lobbyists.
Management
An Unprecedented Transition Comes to an End
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Federal Bureau of Prisons Goes Into National Lockdown Ahead of Inauguration
The agency said the “precautionary” move was “not in response to any significant events” occurring inside its facilities.
Management
Transition Roundup: Trump Attempts Last-Minute Regulation Changes; Biden Appointee Confirmation Hearings Begin
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
GSA Administrator Resigns
Emily Murphy was widely criticized for delaying the presidential transition. The agency also came under fire Friday for impeding the IG’s pandemic response investigations.
Management
Transition Roundup: Trump Makes Last-Minute Budget Request; Watchdogs Launch Probe of Capitol Riots
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Trump’s D.C. Hotel Under Renewed Scrutiny
The Capitol riots, Trump’s second impeachment and the upcoming change in administrations raise new questions about whether the General Services Administration will continue the lease.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden Hopes Senate Can Balance Impeachment, Confirmations and Pandemic Response
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Black Ambassadors Association Calls for Diversity Reforms at State and USAID
Recommendations address recruitment, assignments, mentoring, promotions and retention.
Management
Transition Roundup: Several Confirmation Hearings Set; House Takes Up Impeachment Again
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
SBA Relaunches COVID Loan Program As Watchdog Warns About Possible Fraud
The recent COVID relief package included funding for a third round of the program, which has come under much scrutiny.
Management
Transition Roundup: Biden’s CDC Pick Promises to Be Truthful; Agencies Investigate Capitol Riots
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
D.C. Mayor Asks For More Inauguration Security
Multiple armed protests are reportedly being planned for later this month.
Management
Transition Roundup: More Fallout from Riots; VOA Employees Protest Pompeo’s Speech
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Riots Shine Light on ‘Infamously Opaque’ Capitol Police
The 193-year old agency has a large budget and workforce, but lacks transparency mechanisms.
Management
Transition Roundup: Reassurances on Inauguration Security Measures; Another Cabinet Resignation
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Cabinet Secretaries Condemn Violent Protests at U.S. Capitol
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Thursday she would leave office on January 11.
Management
Transition Roundup: A Violent Start to the Transfer of Power
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Federal Agencies Respond to Riots at U.S. Capitol
The Justice, Homeland Security and Interior departments are among those involved.
Management