Joe Davidson

Washington Post columnist covering the federal government in the Federal Insider (formerly the Federal Diary). Email: joe.davidson[at]washpost[dot]com

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My final WaPo Post Federal Insider posted today. It’s a tribute to the many accomplishments of feds, even in the face of Trump’s harsh attacks. Restrictions on commentary in Post columns led me to say farewell. DM me if you want to stay in touch. https://t.co/MORWaghwVn

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Former @VOANews boss blasts "untruths" by @KariLake's “provably wrong” claims that $250 million in public funding were wasted late last year.
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Fed union lobbies Hill, fighting @realDonaldTrump and for ‘dignity and respect’ https://t.co/H5YKhqX39l @NTEUnews

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Amid @realDonaldTrump most fantastical tales is his claim South African Afrikaners are so oppressed they need priority refugee status in the U.S. — under a program he had already suspended. https://t.co/83ldAaZgkJ

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White racists support @realDonaldTrump bogus claims about diversity, equity, inclusion. https://t.co/STDgzdebS3 @ADL @splcenter @CatoInstitute

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@realDonaldTrump revenge targets feds, expands his power & disrupts government. Expert says “I can only conclude that the creation of a fearful, dysfunctional work environment is in fact their goal.” https://t.co/0l8dtwrRFG

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@JoeBiden embraced #diversity efforts. @realDonaldTrump move to demolish them. They have long been on opposite sides of America’s issues with racism. https://t.co/9Hv4T19KTT @NatUrbanLeague @CommonCause

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@DHSgov Sec Mayorkas leaves with ‘remarkable’ employee morale improvement, after years in the gutter. Will that continue under @realDonaldTrump, who scorns feds? https://t.co/XE74UxqHLY

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Despite criticisms of his presidency, Jimmy Carter led major government reform efforts that had a lasting impact on agencies, employees and the public. https://t.co/7hP8t1ETci

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Leaders of federal managers reject @realDonaldTrump plans to politicize workforce. Feds face retribution under a president who promised “to remove rogue bureaucrats … very aggressively.” https://t.co/zOP7yRyV51

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@realDonaldTrump allies, opponents prepare to battle over plans for at-will workforce, via @JoeDavidsonWP
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If #Trump wants to cut government workers, look to the private sector. As he seeks to shrink spending by targeting federal employees, experts note their pay is a much smaller portion of the budget than fees to contractors. https://t.co/RUtTDRbCOc

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Labor unions prepare for battle against Trump's federal workforce plans, via @JoeDavidsonWP
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Survivors of terrorist bombings await money as federal agencies disagree on compensation procedures for victims of the Beirut barracks and Khobar Towers attacks. https://t.co/NPtjQzJ717

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Feds fear #Trump2024 impact on the workforce and the public in a second term, via @JoeDavidsonWP
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Report says @ICEgov detention often fails to meet government standards and is hindered in its “ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and detainees.” https://t.co/xOUX3ZcYLZ

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Air marshals want out of @TSA and into a new law enforcement agency. Marshals' association says TSA lacks law enforcement culture and the marshals want to do more police work in airports. https://t.co/nfaNFcQdDM

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Feds cited for outstanding work are the opposite of ‘rogue bureaucrats’ https://t.co/FWoREI1Rqp

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The electoral college is undemocratic. This plan aims to fix that. Via @JoeDavidsonWP
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@CBP agrees to pay $45 million to settle pregnancy discrimination case. The case addresses policies and training that could improve the agency’s culture. https://t.co/nCGroEQIZR