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Q&A for federal workers: Federal vs. contractor workforces; The dubious statistic getting the DHS secretary in trouble with President Trump

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Trump's fluid approach to national and economic security is leaving his allies baffled The president is merging his national security and trade goals in a blur of tactical improvisation. By David J. Lynch and Damian Paletta  •  Read more » PowerPost Q&A for federal workers: Federal vs. contractor workforces The government indirectly employs more people through contractors than it employs directly in its workforce, a recent study found. By Eric Yoder  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis The dubious statistic getting the DHS secretary in trouble with President Trump Experts say the number of border apprehensions is not a good measure of DHS's performance. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT In Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn's embrace of Trump tests her standing with female voters The conservative candidate and longtime House member would be the first female senator from her state. By Mary Jordan  •  Read more »   Alberto strikes Gulf Coast with dangerous surf, heavy rains The subtropical storm is the first named storm of the season. By Jennifer Kay  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT 'The only one': In new West Wing season, Trump calls the shots and aides follow The changes have not led to immediate successes for Trump's top priorities, however, amid setbacks on North Korea and China trade. By Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey and Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   Trump to meet with Japanese prime minister ahead of potential North Korea summit Tokyo remains concerned that a possible Trump summit with Kim Jong Un could leave Japan's security interests unresolved. By David Nakamura  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Daily 202 newsletter PowerPost's must-read morning briefing for decision-makers. Sign Up  »

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