What happens when nearly every top leader in the federal government earns a gold star for performance, regardless of actual impact, and how does this affect the perception of true excellence? In a startling revelation, data shows that in recent years, 96% of Senior Executive Service (SES)
Setting the Stage for a Critical Debate In an era where access to higher education remains a cornerstone of economic mobility, a staggering $350 million in congressionally approved funding for minority-serving institutions (MSIs) has been withheld by the Trump administration, impacting over 800
Imagine waking up to find that your job, a position you earned through dedication and merit in the federal workforce, has been abruptly terminated without explanation, leaving you in a state of shock and uncertainty. This stark reality faced tens of thousands of probationary federal employees
Imagine a scenario where the United States, already grappling with sophisticated cyberespionage and persistent terrorism threats, suddenly finds its primary defense mechanisms under threat—not from foreign adversaries, but from internal restructuring. The Office of the Director of National
Setting the Stage for Digital Identity Regulation Imagine a world where a single tap on a smartphone grants access to travel, financial services, and government systems, yet a hidden flaw in that same device could expose millions to identity theft in an instant. This is the high-stakes reality of
As the threat of a government shutdown looms, I’m thrilled to sit down with Donald Gainsborough, a political savant and the leader of Government Curated, whose deep expertise in policy and legislation offers unparalleled insight into the current standoff in Congress. Today, we’re diving into the
