Trump officials to receive immediate clearances and easier FBI vettingTrump's team aims to secure cabinet security clearances directly from the president-elect before FBI checks are implemented post-inauguration, indicating distrust of the bureau.
Trump Moves to Replace Officials Whom New Presidents Traditionally Leave AloneTrump's administration is undermining traditional constraints by replacing key figures that typically retain their positions during transition.
Trump Doubles Down on Plan for Huge Spending Power GrabTrump's second-term agenda may include manipulating the federal bureaucracy and dismantling civil service systems for political gain.
Trump administration opens the door to politicize government tech executivesThe Trump administration is pushing to allow political appointees to fill key government tech positions, undermining the traditional career structure.
Can Schedule F Save America?Schedule F allows the president to strip job protections from many civil servants, enabling greater political control over federal bureaucracy.
We're finally getting a close look at Trump's nominees' personal financesTrump's nominees are required to disclose personal financial information before confirmation.Financial disclosures will reveal appointees' salaries and income sources.Only one disclosure has been public as of January 10.
Trump officials to receive immediate clearances and easier FBI vettingTrump's team aims to secure cabinet security clearances directly from the president-elect before FBI checks are implemented post-inauguration, indicating distrust of the bureau.
Trump Moves to Replace Officials Whom New Presidents Traditionally Leave AloneTrump's administration is undermining traditional constraints by replacing key figures that typically retain their positions during transition.
Trump Doubles Down on Plan for Huge Spending Power GrabTrump's second-term agenda may include manipulating the federal bureaucracy and dismantling civil service systems for political gain.
Trump administration opens the door to politicize government tech executivesThe Trump administration is pushing to allow political appointees to fill key government tech positions, undermining the traditional career structure.
Can Schedule F Save America?Schedule F allows the president to strip job protections from many civil servants, enabling greater political control over federal bureaucracy.
We're finally getting a close look at Trump's nominees' personal financesTrump's nominees are required to disclose personal financial information before confirmation.Financial disclosures will reveal appointees' salaries and income sources.Only one disclosure has been public as of January 10.
Government Attorneys Want OUT - Above the LawGovernment attorneys are facing unprecedented job market chaos as both political appointees and career attorneys seek new opportunities.
Rohit Chopra of CFPB Expected Trump to Fire Him Right Away, but He's Hanging OnRohit Chopra remains director of the C.F.P.B. despite calls for his removal amid ongoing enforcement actions.
Just Be Straight On The US Constitution!' Slotkin Fumes At Russell Vought After Asking If His Loyalty Is To Trump Above AllVought's confirmation hearing revealed significant concerns about constitutional adherence, as emphasized by Sen. Slotkin's challenging questions on law enforcement and intelligence oversight.
U.S. Failures in Iraq Expose the Dangers of Trump's War on the Deep State'Trump's 2025 campaign aims to replace civil servants with political appointees, risking government efficiency and stability.
Opinion | Why Trump Can't Shake Project 2025Project 2025 may help Trump create his own deep state to succeed in the presidency.
What's at stake for business with Trump's civil service planBusiness needs a stable and impartial government to thrive; Trump's proposal threatens this by politicizing civil service.The corporate sector must act to prevent severe implications of politicization in government services.