Oversight

Play of the Day: Kanye West Loves Donald Trump

The musician tweeted his praise for the president this week.

Oversight

VA Secretary Nominee Withdraws Following Misconduct Allegations

The allegations against Jackson included drinking on the job and overseeing a toxic workplace environment.

Route Fifty

N.M. Supreme Court Just Threw Out 10 Vetoes From Governor

STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Lansing awarded prize most cities don’t want … D.C. food truck regulatory apology … Tenn. short-term rental bill … and Colo. DOT’s marijuana study.

Nextgov

One of the Pentagon’s Worldwide Networks Is About to Get 10x Faster

The Defense Information Systems Agency announced its plan to increase bandwidth for one of its mission-critical networks.

Nextgov

Defense Bill Would Send Military Reinforcements to DHS’ Cyber Mission

The bill would also transfer most of DISA’s network defense responsibilities to U.S. Cyber Command.

Route Fifty

Utah Adds Long-Term Budgeting to Its Planning Strategies

New law builds on earlier steps toward better fiscal management

Management

Scott Pruitt’s New Rule Could Completely Transform the EPA

It would not only undermine 30 years of clean-air regulations, but radically restrict what science the agency is allowed to use.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Workforce Training and Education, Digital Personnel Records and More

A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.

Management

How Agencies Can Tap a Rising Generation’s Impulse to Do Good

The public sector’s need for young, motivated talent has never been more pressing.

Management

The Value of Failing

A new research center at Columbia University is committed to figuring out how to turn failure into success.

Management

White House to Meet With Federal Agencies to Ensure Enactment of Trump’s Agenda

Meetings will inform operational decisions, budgetary tradeoffs and legislative proposals.

Management

How Know-It-Alls Threaten Organizations

They're especially prone to overestimating their knowledge, and that hurts everyone.

Tech

The Pentagon Is Making a Ray Gun to Stop Truck Attacks

A device that resembles an old phonograph may soon be used to jam and shut down vehicles like the one that killed 10 people in Toronto.

Management

Mulvaney Targets Consumer Bureau's 'Yelp'-Like Complaint Portal

Acting director encourages bankers’ argument against posting unvetted criticism.

News

A ‘Bureau’-cratic Debate Over an Agency’s Official Name

Mick Mulvaney says the CFPB is really the BCFP.

Management

Finally, a Definition Of Workplace Inclusion That’s Truly Actionable

Inclusion is built on small, consistent behavioral adjustments that anyone can learn.

Insights

Modernizing IT in the Federal Government

GBC's new survey report explores the Federal IT acquisition landscape in 2018.

Oversight

The Supreme Court Will Consider Four Key Questions In Oral Arguments On Trump’s 'Travel Ban'

The court will hear oral arguments in one of the most important and controversial constitutional cases of 2018.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Dr. Ronny Jackson's Workplace Habits

Trump's nominee for Veterans Affairs has had his confirmation hearings postponed.

Management

Why Does A President Demand Loyalty From People Who Work For Him?

There's a trade-off when presidents appoint loyalists. A loyalist may not be as competent as the position demands, but he or she may satisfy the president by carrying out his agenda.