McAleenan, acting Homeland Security secretary, stepping down Kevin McAleenan said he was leaving on his own terms — a contrast to other top administration officials pushed out during Trump's tenure. But his departure ends an awkward period of leadership. By: Colleen Long, The Associated Press 7 hours ago
Key Republicans, Dems blast Trump’s surprise withdrawal from Syria The U.S. president has decided to withdraw his troops from northeastern Syria, essentially clearing the path for a Turkish military invasion of the region. By: Joe Gould and Leo Shane III 6 days ago
The federal government’s acquisition expert is leaving The commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service, a key architect of the General Service Administration’s newly announced award schedule, announced his exit to industry. By: Andrew Eversden October 3
Collins resigns from Congress ahead of expected guilty plea Prosecutors accused Rep. Chris Collins of sharing non-public information from a biopharmaceutical company with his son, allowing Cameron Collins and another man to avoid nearly $800,000 in stock losses. By: Tom Hays, The Associated Press September 30
Top defense Republican plans to leave the House next year Mac Thornberry, who has served in Congress for 25 years, is the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee. By: Leo Shane III September 30
Senate panel approves Trump’s pick to run Labor Department Republicans and Democrats had sparred over the nomination and the AFL-CIO had opposed the pick, calling the choice a union-busting lawyer who has eroded labor rights and consumer protections. By: Richard Lardner, The Associated Press September 26
Top arms control, weapon sales official leaves US State Department Andrea Thompson was a notable voice among those arguing that the U.S. should exit the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. By: Aaron Mehta September 20
Trump names hostage envoy Robert O’Brien national security adviser Trump tweeted the announcement from California, where he was opening the third and final day of a West Coast fundraising swing. By: Eric Tucker, The Associated Press and Deb Riechmann, The Associated Press and Darlene Superville, The Associated Press September 18
Empty watchdog posts draw concern from Senate oversight Senators worry that the years-long vacancies at inspector general offices could have a detrimental impact on the prevention of fraud, waste and abuse. By: Jessie Bur September 16
After a long wait, VA finally has a deputy secretary The confirmation of a new second-ranking official at the department took more than 14 months. By: Leo Shane III September 11
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