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Nominations for longstanding inspector general vacancies arrive at Senate
President Donald Trump made four nominations for inspector general positions that have been open for years.
By Andrew Eversden
Judge rules head of immigration agency was unlawfully named
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss in Washington found Ken Cuccinelli's appointment violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, a 1998 law governing who is eligible to lead federal agencies in an acting capacity.
Trump taps Pentagon’s acting personnel head to take over permanent job
Air Force Under Secretary Matthew Donovan has been serving in the post since early December.
DoD policy chief John Rood forced out
The Pentagon’s top policy official has been pushed out of the department.
Sudden firing of top VA official raises questions about leadership stability
VA leaders have downplayed the incident, but others see it as a shocking attack on a well-respected administrator.
Nominee for top Pentagon personnel job out after controversy over past writings
J. David Patterson was nominated for the post less than a month ago.
White House announces pick to fill a top Pentagon personnel post
If confirmed, J. David Patterson would effectively take over a personnel office that has been lacking a permanent leader for almost 18 months.
As staff vacancies at VA rise, lawmaker wants answers why
The number of open positions within the department rose about 3,000 over the last fiscal year.
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.
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