Key takeaways about the latest presidential transition process
President Trump’s transition into the White House earlier this year was not exactly usual. The administration departed from several norms of the presidential transition process, leaving open some big questions for the future. The Partnership for Public Service has some key takeaways from the latest presidential transition along with recommendations for reforming the process. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman gets more from the Partnership’s vice president of government affairs, Jenny Mattingley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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More than 3,600 feds get notice their shutdown RIFs are rescinded
Congress directed the Trump administration to rescind shutdown-era layoffs as part of a spending deal that ended the government shutdown. Some employees targeted by layoffs say they haven’t been brought back and that the language in the continuing resolution supports their push for reinstatement. But agencies say some of their reductions in force will remain in effect. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman is here with the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Trump administration is eliminating expert panels at a historic pace, reshaping how agencies make decisions
Advisory boards are disappearing across the federal government, often over agency objections. The cuts weaken scientific input and shift decision-making toward political appointees. Robert Iafolla from Bloomberg Law breaks down the fallout and what it means going forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What's happening with the 2026 appropriations bills?
Lawmakers are racing to finalize the National Defense Authorization Act, with a vote expected in early December. At the same time, nine appropriations bills remain unresolved after the shutdown deal, and the Senate is preparing for a high-stakes vote on health care premiums before year’s end. Loren Duggan, deputy news director for Bloomberg Government is here with what to expect when Congress returns after Thanksgiving.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What happens when a government gives an algorithm a seat at the cabinet table?
Albania has appointed an AI system named Diella as a cabinet-level ‘minister’ overseeing public procurement. The move raises big questions about accountability, transparency, and whether algorithmic governance is a glimpse of the future or a risky one-off. Federal News Network's Eric White explores what this means for democracy and decision-making with Sam Adebayo, a contributor for Forbes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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