Some Trump officials are ‘burrowing’ into government jobs. What does that mean, exactly? David C. Nixon - January 5, 2021 What’s more, Trump is trying to strip away civil service protections from more government jobs.
Biden’s transition teams mix centrists and progressives. But keep an eye on this obscure White House office. Elizabeth Popp Berman - November 20, 2020 OIRA is the most important office you’ve never heard of
The U.S. finally released military aid to Lebanon. Here’s what it will — and won’t — achieve. Zachary Karabatak - December 8, 2019 Don’t expect direct influence over Hezbollah
Here’s how federal agencies can write more effective regulations — and win regulatory battles in court Jerry Ellig and Catherine Konieczny - June 17, 2019 Where do agencies put their economists? The answer matters.
Democracy is in crisis in Latin America. Brazil may be the next trouble spot. Scott Mainwaring and Luis Schenoni - October 22, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79199" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man yells after listening to
The Trump administration might be deregulating more than you know (or could know) Susan Yackee and Simon Haeder - August 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77075" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A coal-fired power plant in Glenrock,
Last week’s IG report about the FBI made a big splash. Here’s what you need to know about inspectors general. Nadia Hilliard - June 18, 2018 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Part of the Department of Justice
The Constitution requires a census and State of the Union. Steve Ballmer wants to bring them up to date. Henry Farrell - May 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_61719" align="aligncenter" width="792"] Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer
This simple technological fix helped veterans get health benefits Henry Farrell - February 22, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69529" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The U.S. Digital Service team. (courtesy
Will Republicans be able to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Mallory SoRelle - February 13, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/the-battle-for-control-of-the-consumer-financial-protection-bureau/2017/11/27/acefba7e-d39f-11e7-9ad9-ca0619edfa05_video.html Since November, the Trump administration has taken steps to