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What Trump’s inaugural address means for federal employees

Many of Trump’s expected Day 1 executive orders will impact government workers.

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Trump to again freeze federal hiring

The new president will allow some exceptions, but says the freeze is necessary to root out "useless and overpaid" activists from federal rolls.

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GSA will ‘recommit’ to ‘founding purpose,’ says acting administrator

Stephen Ehikian, previously of Salesforce, has been tapped to serve as GSA’s acting administrator. 

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IRS chief to step down upon Trump's inauguration, well before his term expires

The announcement follows Trump's decision to replace Biden's top tax collection official.

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Trump’s DHS pick says CISA is ‘far off-mission’ and should be smaller

Current South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wants CISA to be “refocused” on critical infrastructure and to no longer address mis- or disinformation efforts online.

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Trump’s pick for OMB chief defends removing civil service protections, withholding appropriated funds

Russ Vought laments "weaponized bureaucracies" as he draws bipartisan criticism for declining to commit to following spending laws.

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Industry tech executive Casey Coleman heads to ServiceNow

She previously worked at Salesforce, in addition to other industry and government positions.

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Trump taps IBM’s Darío Gil for Energy’s undersecretary for science and innovation

Gil previously served on Trump’s President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology under his first administration.

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Trump pick for CIA chief pledges to remain apolitical amid past controversies

John Ratcliffe was questioned over whether he’d remain an impartial national security official after past incidents as Trump’s former director of national intelligence.

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OPM promotes deputy CIO to top tech role

He’ll succeed the recently retired Guy Cavallo in the role.

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Top Oversight Democrat says he’s open to collaborate with the DOGE

The new Department of Government Efficiency — which, despite the “department” referenced in its name, is an advisory effort, not a government department — has aims to trim the federal workforce and hunt efficiencies in tech and fraud reduction efforts.

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GSA administrator: This agency’s workforce delivers effective, efficient government – now and into the future

COMMENTARY |The head of the General Services Administration, which manages administrative functions across the federal government, including real estate, acquisition and information technology, reflects on her tenure.

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OPM CIO announces retirement

Guy Cavallo is the agency’s longest serving CIO in the past decade.

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Submit your Fed100 nominations by Jan. 7

We’re approaching the final few days to nominate your colleagues in the federal tech space for exemplary work in 2024.

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Biden to close federal agencies Jan. 9 for Carter day of mourning

The White House unveiled an executive order Monday giving federal employees Jan. 9 off in recognition of the death of the 39th president.

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Fed 100 deadline extended to Jan. 7, 2025

You have a little extra time to get nominations in for federal IT superstars from the past year.

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Trump announces more tech policy team members

President-elect Donald Trump tapped four people — some returning to the White House after serving in his first administration — to serve on his technology policy team.

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Fed employee advocate Connolly to lead Democrats on House Oversight Committee

The Virginia Democrat could be a leading opponent to Trump’s plans for overhauling the civil service.