Why did Trump fire Secretary of Defense Esper?
Nov 9, 2020
President Trump fired Secretary of Defense Mark Esper via tweet on Monday, raising questions about the motives and risks of shaking up leadership at the Pentagon so close to a presidential transition. Michael O'Hanlon looks at Esper's track record as secretary and the stability of civilian military leadership at the end...
What will Trump’s executive order mean for the future of the civil service?
Nov 3, 2020
Less than two weeks before Election Day, President Trump issued an executive order which will strip job protections from civil service employees that prevent them from being fired at will, undermining the procedures supporting a merit-based civil service. Scott Anderson delves into the complex legal background and...