Joe Davidson

@JoeDavidsonWP

Washington Post columnist covering the federal government in the Federal Insider (formerly the Federal Diary). Email: joe.davidson[at]washpost[dot]com

Washington, DC

Joined April 2011

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Jun 27

My final WaPo Post Federal Insider posted today. It’s a tribute to the many accomplishments of feds, even in the face of Trump’s harsh attacks. Restrictions on commentary in Post columns led me to say farewell. DM me if you want to stay in touch. bit.ly/3TfxJ9N

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. Joe Davidson is among nine Federal Diary/Federal Insider columnists who have written The Washington Post’s longest running feature. This is his last.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Mar 28

Former @VOANews boss blasts "untruths" by @KariLake's “provably wrong” claims that $250 million in public funding were wasted late last year. bit.ly/4l39usd

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. Amanda Bennett, who led VOA and its parent agency, says Lake was “provably wrong” in claims that $250 million in public funding were wasted late last year.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Mar 7

Fed union lobbies Hill, fighting @realDonaldTrump and for ‘dignity and respect’ bit.ly/3DxyeYn @NTEUnews

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. Members of the second largest federal union lobbied Congress this week, promoting civil service protections and fighting mass firings.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Feb 28

Amid @realDonaldTrump most fantastical tales is his claim South African Afrikaners are so oppressed they need priority refugee status in the U.S. — under a program he had already suspended. bit.ly/4gYbRsY

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. President Trump offered refugee status to White Afrikaners over his bogus claim that the South African government is seizing the land of this privileged group.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Feb 7

White racists support @realDonaldTrump bogus claims about diversity, equity, inclusion. wapo.st/4aRbYoL @ADL @splcenter @CatoInstitute

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. While Trump slams diversity programs, they actually promote equity and inclusion without discrimination against White men, experts say.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Jan 10

Despite criticisms of his presidency, Jimmy Carter led major government reform efforts that had a lasting impact on agencies, employees and the public. wapo.st/4fY86TD

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. Despite criticisms of his presidency, Jimmy Carter led major government reform efforts that had a lasting impact on agencies, employees and the public.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Dec 20

Leaders of federal managers reject @realDonaldTrump plans to politicize workforce. Feds face retribution under a president who promised “to remove rogue bureaucrats … very aggressively.” wapo.st/4fsZGn6

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. Federal agencies face four years under a president who promised “to remove rogue bureaucrats … very aggressively.”

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Dec 6

If #Trump wants to cut government workers, look to the private sector. As he seeks to shrink spending by targeting federal employees, experts note their pay is a much smaller portion of the budget than fees to contractors. wapo.st/3D45XIq

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. As President-elect Trump seeks to shrink spending by targeting federal employees, experts note their pay is a much smaller portion of the budget than fees to contractors.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Nov 22

Labor unions prepare for battle against Trump's federal workforce plans, via @JoeDavidsonWP washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. A federal labor leader expects “all kinds of actions that will be punitive to federal employees and their unions,” and promises to “pursue all legal options” against Trump policies.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Nov 15

Survivors of terrorist bombings await money as federal agencies disagree on compensation procedures for victims of the Beirut barracks and Khobar Towers attacks. washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. The Justice Department and Government Accountability Office disagree on whether more money is owed to victims of the Beirut barracks and Khobar Towers attacks.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Nov 8

Feds fear #Trump2024 impact on the workforce and the public in a second term, via @JoeDavidsonWP washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. Federal employee advocates fear Donald Trump’s victory will lead to the politicization and weaponization of federal agencies, hurting public service.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Oct 11

Report says @ICEgov detention often fails to meet government standards and is hindered in its “ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and detainees.” bit.ly/4eV7YVD

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. A government watchdog says ICE is hindered in its “ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and detainees.”

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Oct 4

Air marshals want out of @TSA and into a new law enforcement agency. Marshals' association says TSA lacks law enforcement culture and the marshals want to do more police work in airports. wapo.st/3zBW2sq

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. The Air Marshal Association says the TSA lacks law enforcement culture and the marshals want to do more police work in airports.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Sep 20

Feds cited for outstanding work are the opposite of ‘rogue bureaucrats’ bit.ly/47Qbqhz

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. Federal employees’ accomplishments were on display at a Kennedy Center gala for the Service to America Medals (a.k.a. Sammies).

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Sep 13

The electoral college is undemocratic. This plan aims to fix that. Via @JoeDavidsonWP washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. Five U.S. presidents, including two since 2000, have won the White House despite losing the popular vote. A plan to ensure majority rule is gaining strength.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Jul 26, 2024

#Trump agenda plans a purge of the federal workforce, calls for firing “rogue bureaucrats.” #Vance once urged firing civil servants, then "replace them with our people." bit.ly/3yeuqbU

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. Trump’s platform calls for firing “rogue bureaucrats.” He and a think tank want to limit civil service protections, allowing in more political appointees.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Jul 19, 2024

Congress passes bill to impose strict scrutiny on embattled prison agency, creating ombudsman to field complaints. bit.ly/3LwjcTa @ACLU @SentencingProj @AFGENational @FAMMFoundation @OfficialFBOP

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. With strong bipartisan support, Congress approved legislation imposing a Bureau of Prisons inspection regime and creating an ombudsman to field complaints.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Jul 12, 2024

Tax-funded youth treatment centers are ‘warehouses of neglect,’ Senate report finds. Youth in residential treatment too often suffer physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, while operators profit from tax dollars. bit.ly/4f1gSB9

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. A Senate report says youth in residential treatment facilities too often suffer physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, while operators profit from tax dollars.

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Jul 5, 2024

IRS apology in #Trump -related case reveals agency’s shoddy tax security. Lawsuit by billionaire Kenneth Griffin, whose tax records were leaked, led to an #IRS apology to more than 80,000 people and businesses who also were affected. bit.ly/3XSBxRH

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Joe Davidson@JoeDavidsonWP · Jun 28, 2024

AG Garland says rising threats against civil servants endanger democracy. “This must stop.” bit.ly/3XxuUUK #Trump #Biden

JoeDavidsonWP's tweet card. New research shows there is “a moral case, societal norm, and governmental precedent for paying reparations” to Black Americans for continuing harms resulting in the racial wealth gap.

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