Management
McCabe’s Firing Chips Away at the Justice Department’s Independence
Shortly after he was dismissed Friday by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the former FBI deputy director pinned the blame directly on President Trump.
Defense
The Pentagon Wants AI To Reveal Adversaries’ True Intentions
The U.S. military is looking to enlist game theory and artificial intelligence to fight tomorrow’s unconventional warfare tactics.
Oversight
Mnuchin’s Pricey Government Travel Breaks From Coach-Flying Predecessor
Former Treasury secretary flew coach domestically, and spent just $8,000 on premium travel over four years.
Oversight
Lawmaker Pushes for OMB to Release Agency Downsizing Plans Now
The White House says the documents remain “deliberative” and pre-decisional.
Defense
How Trump Can Avoid The Setbacks That Doomed North Korean Nuclear Talks in The Past
A former U.S. Department of Defense and State Department official explains why a hard-line approach on North Korea will likely fail, as it did with Iran.
Nextgov
Here Are Some Key Challenges to Critical Infrastructure Security
Researchers should focus on when humans need to be in the loop and when machines can take charge.
Nextgov
Auditor Finds Infosec Weaknesses in Most FBI Domains
The severity of the weaknesses isn’t clear from the annual report summary.
Management
Congress Didn’t Always Fight Over the Debt Ceiling
It’s hard to imagine, but there was a time when our government repaid its debt in a timely fashion.
Management
AI Is Already Learning How To Discriminate
Tech companies must actively teach their AI systems to avoid discrimination, writes the co-founder of UNICEF’s Innovation Unit.
Route Fifty
To Prevent Suicides and School Shootings, More States Embrace Anonymous Tip Lines
States across the country are responding to high-profile school shootings and rising teen suicide rates by creating tip lines modeled on Colorado’s.
Defense
What's Next for Trump's Border Wall?
This week, the president inspected eight prototypes, but his administration still has a long way to go before bringing his campaign pledge to fruition.
Tech
If You Go Into Space For a Long Time, You Come Back a Genetically Different Person
Scott Kelly's year in space on the International Space Station made him a little less identical to his Earth-bound twin, Mark.
Oversight
What Is Robert Mueller Looking For?
The New York Times reports that the special counsel has demanded records from the Trump Organization.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Mueller Is Looking Into The Trump Organization
Was the president's "red line" crossed?
Management
Say Goodbye To The Information Age: It’s All About Reputation Now
We are experiencing a fundamental paradigm shift in our relationship to knowledge.
Route Fifty
Moody's Highlights States Most Vulnerable to NAFTA Exit
Talks are ongoing between the U.S., Canada and Mexico over the future of the trade deal, which President Trump has criticized.
Management
Labor Agreement Forced on Education Dept. Employees Curtails Official Time, Cuts Employee Protections
AFGE has filed an unfair labor practices charge against the agency over a collective bargaining agreement that the union never approved.
Management
Justice IG Tells FBI to Improve Training in Handling of Whistleblowers
Protected disclosures not always honored in program former director Comey lauded.
Nextgov
NSA Pick Will Develop Cyber Retaliation Plans But Don’t Expect Government to Use Them
The other options for deterring cyberattacks aren't much better, though.
Management