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politics1 year ago

Trump's Ethics Standoff Stalls Transition Planning

Donald Trump's team has delayed signing crucial agreements for the transition process with the Biden administration, missing deadlines set by the Presidential Transition Act. These agreements, which include ethics requirements, are essential for a smooth transfer of power and national security. Despite the delays, Trump can still assume office in January 2025, but his administration may not be ready to govern effectively from day one. The situation has raised concerns about potential risks to national security and the orderly transfer of executive power.

via MSNBC|
#biden#general-services-administration#national-security
government2 years ago

"Federal Watchdog Investigates Maryland's Selection for New FBI HQ"

The inspector general for the General Services Administration is investigating the Biden administration's decision to choose a site in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the new FBI headquarters instead of a site in Virginia. Virginia lawmakers have raised concerns of political influence in the selection process and have called for a pause in the relocation until the investigation is complete. Maryland lawmakers maintain that their state was chosen based on a thorough and transparent process. The GSA stands behind its decision, citing lower costs and easy access to transit as reasons for choosing the Maryland site.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#biden-administration#fbi-headquarters#general-services-administration
government2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Selection of New FBI Headquarters Site

FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concern over a "potential conflict of interest" in the General Services Administration's selection of Greenbelt, Maryland as the site for the new FBI headquarters, replacing the J. Edgar Hoover Building. Wray's criticism came after a GSA executive overruled a board and chose land owned by a former employer. Virginia's elected leaders called for an investigation and the determination to be reversed, while the GSA defended its work, stating that all laws and ethical considerations were followed. The White House also defended the process as "fair and transparent."

via Newser|
#christopher-wray#conflict-of-interest#fbi
politics2 years ago

Maryland's Bid for New FBI Headquarters Receives Significant Boost with Updated Criteria

Maryland's bid for a new FBI headquarters received a boost as the General Services Administration (GSA) changed its criteria for site selection, giving less weight to proximity to Quantico, Virginia, and more weight to cost and social impact. Virginia had been seen as the frontrunner, but Maryland's congressional delegation and Governor Wes Moore argued that the government should prioritize values beyond convenience. Republicans in Congress are also attempting to derail the project, with some threatening to block funding or move the headquarters away from the Washington region. The GSA's revised guidelines have been welcomed by Maryland officials, while Virginia lawmakers expressed dismay. The FBI has long sought a replacement for its current building in downtown D.C., and the search has narrowed down to sites in Maryland and Virginia.

via The Washington Post|
#congressional-delegation#fbi-headquarters#general-services-administration