Preparing to take power and fill thousands of federal jobs is a monthslong project that can cost tens of millions of dollars.

With days until funding expires, an agreement wouldn’t necessarily eliminate the risk of a government shutdown or thwart a GOP plan for a lengthy patch. Congress’ top appropriators are ...

“The situation is not good, obviously.” Saul said he recommended King, then deputy commissioner for operations, to Trump’s transition team after his election in November. “I knew she’d h ...