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After delay, Trump opts for conventional FBI screenings of nominees, transition team
The president-elect's team had suggested skipping the background checks routinely used to protect secret and sensitive information.
Policy
Agreement clears Trump transition teams to meet with Defense, other departments
But president-elect and staff are still sidestepping FBI background checks, other customary requirements.
Policy
Federal agencies are ready for the transition. Trump hasn't done his part.
The GOP candidate's team hasn't listed staffers to receive clearances, produced an ethics pledge, or fulfilled other elements of the process intended to produce a secure and timely switch of administrations.
Policy
Unpacking Harris' record on defense civilians and workforce
The vice president has fought discriminatory pay practices, helped guide how the government uses AI, and championed public-sector unions.
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How federal agencies are responding to the Trump assassination attempt
FBI, Secret Service, and others are deploying personnel in response to Saturday's shooting.
Policy
Biden threatens veto as GOP outlines proposed FY25 cuts
House Republicans propose cutting $700m from military construction, 12% of State and USAID funding, and more.
Policy
With one day until shutdown, House sends stopgap funding bill to Senate
The Senate hopes to act quickly on the bill and set up votes on full-year appropriations next week.
Policy
Congress barrels toward another stopgap as leaders tout ‘productive’ White House meeting
Leaders in both parties have committed to avoiding a shutdown, but major hurdles remain.
Policy
Senate inches toward another two-tiered stopgap spending bill
Facing a shutdown at the end of the week, Congress aims to push the deadlines into early March.
Policy
Congress averts shutdown with a 45-day stopgap funding bill
Lawmakers passed a bipartisan measure just hours before a funding lapse was set to furlough hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Policy
White House to feds: Prepare for a shutdown
Level of preparedness and communication varies across government agencies as fiscal deadline looms.
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Shutdown prep ramps up as Congress hurtles toward deadline
The White House has begun official planning efforts for a shutdown.
Policy
Half of DOD civilians would get furloughed in a shutdown, plans show
The Biden administration is planning to take a novel approach at some agencies.
Threats
Shutdown looms despite House GOP claims of progress toward spending plan
Confidence in a new short-term funding proposal was short-lived on Thursday.
Policy
Unfrozen: How the State Department Has Reversed Its ‘Draconian’ Cuts in Just Two Years
Biden promised to revive a "hollowed out" federal workforce, and at one agency, he has.
Policy
Biden Vows to Add Feds at Border, Boost Efforts to Reduce Crossings
The administration will also expand humanitarian programs, though staffing shortfalls could hurt implementation.
Policy
New Ranking Member Could Shake up a Key Senate Oversight Committee
A new Republican on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee wants the body to "reassert itself."
Policy
Senate Reaches Breakthrough and Passes $1.7T Omnibus Funding Bill
Measure now heads to the House ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline.
Policy
Defense Spending to Soar to $858B in $1.7T Omnibus Bill
10% bump over 2022 mark is far more than then 4% proposed by Biden.
Policy
House Moves to Avoid a Friday Shutdown, But Hurdles Remain in the Senate
Lawmakers are looking to create enough time to pass a full-year funding measure.
