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How trust in the U.S. government compares with democracies from around the world
07/23/2026According to new Partnership and OECD poll results, the U.S. would rank 31st out of 39 countries when it comes to trust in the federal government.
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Quiet chaos: Record turnover in the second Trump administration
07/22/2026Senate-confirmed officials are departing the second Trump administration at record rates—and with the president making historically few nominations to replace them, more of the government is left in the hands of acting officials who never face Senate confirmation.
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The consequences of haphazard federal cuts across the country
07/07/2026The Trump administration’s unprecedented efforts to dismantle federal institutions, funding and infrastructure are failing to save taxpayers money, instead forcing local communities to pay the price.
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New survey finds Americans recognize the government’s role in our nation’s evolution but seek improvements
07/01/2026As America celebrates 250 years, new survey findings show that many people recognize our government’s role in the country’s evolution while acknowledging room for improvement
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Lessons learned from a career in federal employee performance management
06/25/2026Elizabeth Kolmstetter, Ph.D., weighs in on why performance management is part of a broader talent ecosystem.
