Nextgov

How Much Does Artificial Intelligence Threaten National Security?

One lawmaker proposed a commission to examine the emerging tech through a national security lens.

Oversight

House Democrat Says Trump Is Planning a 'Coup' at Broadcasting Board

Engel warns CEO Lansing of whistleblower allegations of propaganda scheme.

Management

Air Force Secretary: Boeing Is Giving Its Tanker Short Shrift

Pointing to the KC-46 program’s latest problems, Heather Wilson says the company is focusing too much on its civil aircraft.

Nextgov

FBI Issues Timeline for Secretive IT Support Contract

The bureau rolled out key dates—but not other details—for its next-generation IT contract.

Management

Why Is Facebook Failing To Follow The Basic Rules Of Crisis Management?

The rules were written 36 years ago. Facebook should heed them.

Management

Ditch The Theater Of Consensus Decision-Making With This Easy Checklist

Doing this first can save a lot of hassle later.

Management

Should I Acknowledge My Weaknesses With My Boss?

In the age of radical transparency, telling your boss about your shortcomings seems like a good idea. But is it?

Defense

The Return of the Iraq War Argument

The North Korea debate shows the enduring attraction of "preventive war."

Oversight

Play of the Day: What Trump Wants to Talk About With Mueller

The president can talk about a few things, but not everything.

Management

Analysis: Five Myths About Pentagon Weapons Programs

As the service secretaries converge on Capitol Hill to talk acquisition reform, it’s important to sort fact from fiction.

Pay & Benefits

Winter Storm Closes Agencies in Washington Area

Emergency employees and those scheduled to telework are still expected to report.

Route Fifty

States Push for Outstanding Election Security Funds Ahead of Midterms

Secretaries of state are adamant they lack the money needed to comply with Senate Intelligence recommendations they update their election infrastructure. They’ll make their case before the committee Wednesday.

Route Fifty

Carson Says 'Opportunity Zones' Could Serve as CDBG Substitute

"I suspect we may be asking ourselves: 'How can we use all this money?'" Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said as he touted the program, created in last year's tax overhaul.

Nextgov

How Mapping And Data Could Make The Census Cheaper

The tool can help the bureau tailor outreach efforts and find potential employees.

Nextgov

President’s Management Agenda Is All About IT Modernization

Administration leaders unveiled the agenda in Kansas City, Missouri, promising success in IT modernization efforts where others have failed.

Pay & Benefits

Trump’s Federal Workforce Goals: Streamline Firing, Automate Jobs

New cross-agency priorities detail metrics that the administration will use to implement workforce agenda.

Nextgov

Better Threat Sharing is Just the First Step in Securing Elections, Senate Committee Says

The intelligence committee previewed far more recommendations, including better attribution.

Management

Relaunch of President’s Management Agenda Touts 'Getting 'er Done'

New private-sector-based plan lacks promised specifics on agency reorganization.

Management

10 Things to Know about the President’s Management Agenda

It is different in virtually every respect from the plans of previous administrations.