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Trump signs first bill and actions as president
President Donald Trump on Friday quickly claimed the mantle of the White House, signing legislation allowing retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as his defense secretary, as well as the nomination papers for his Cabinet choices.
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Trump takes charge: Sworn in as nation’s 45th president
Pledging to empower America’s “forgotten men and women,” Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday.
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Trump steps into security bubble; will he bring his phone?
As Trump prepares to take the oath of office Friday, the future of his ever-present Android smartphone is now a matter of national security.
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‘To Whom It May Concern’ [Commentary]
A new administration is coming to town. This transition will be somewhat unusual, in that none of the typical political pundits, lobbyists, appointees, trade groups, think tanks, etc. have any idea what to expect.
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Trump asks some 50 senior Obama appointees to stay on
The officials include the highest-ranking career officials at key national security agencies like the Pentagon and State Department.
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When it comes to inaugural crowds, does size matter?
Donald Trump says his inauguration will have “an unbelievable, perhaps record-setting turnout.” Organizers of a protest the next day call it the biggest demonstration in history to welcome a new president.
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Johnson outlines security umbrella against inauguration threats
The Homeland Security secretary said 28,000 law enforcement would be on hand for inauguration.
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How agencies can get temporary leadership on Inauguration Day
New OPM guidance spells out how agencies can appoint temporary executives to help smooth the presidential transition.
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Federal employees await gradual assemblage of Trump administration
All eyes are waiting to see how one of the most scrutinized presidential transitions develops.
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Contentious presidential transition could threaten national security
A devolving relationship between the Obama and Trump teams may sow vulnerabilities in the government.
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Meet the new boss: What President-elect Trump has in store for feds
How will the new administration tackle issues like recruiting the next generation of the federal workforce?
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Something to take for granted on Election Day: Feds
As Americans go to the polls, it becomes apparent just how much they have come to take their career civil servants for granted … especially those who work for the federal government.
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OPM releases presidential transition guide for feds
With the presidential election a week away, the agency is getting the jump on the transition.