Tech

NASA’s Next Space Telescope Is Running Out of Time

The James Webb, Hubble’s successor, may face more delays and even exceed its budget, according to a new government report.

Management

How To Get a World-Class Education For Free on The Internet

We have compiled the best online resources for you to learn everything you want to know, at expert level—without paying for a degree

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump Talks Guns Again

Is the president coming for your firearms?

Route Fifty

There Are Hundreds of New State Gun Laws And Most Expand Access

So-called permitless carry laws now are in effect in more than 10 states.

Management

Agencies in Washington Area Close Friday Due to Wind Storm

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

Route Fifty

Congress Kicks Off Discussions About Trump’s Infrastructure Plan

There were frictions over issues involving funding and environmental permitting in a hearing on Thursday.

Management

Treasury Confirms Receipt of Trump Hotel Profits Check, But Won’t Say For How Much

Proceeds from foreign government guests at the president's luxurious Washington hotel remain controversial.

Management

The Federal Government Has Gotten Slower at Hiring New Employees for 5 Consecutive Years

Senator calls the trend a "crisis," while OPM says it is "disappointing."

Management

People Don't Actually Know Themselves Very Well

Chances are, your coworkers are better at rating some parts of your personality than you are.

Nextgov

IG Begins Full Audit After FEMA CIO Allegedly Misleads Investigators

The Federal Emergency Management Agency isn’t fixing its outstanding IT management issues and the acting inspector general says he plans to find out why.

Oversight

U.S. Lawmakers Want To Pay Up to $5 Million For Foreign Corruption Tips

Have tips on global corruption? Intrigued by the prospect of becoming a millionaire with witness protection?

Nextgov

CYBERCOM Chief Nominee Plans Recommendation on NSA Split Within Three Months

Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone has “no predisposed opinion” about the split, he told lawmakers.

Pay & Benefits

Should You Relocate in Retirement?

Weighing the decision to stay put or move somewhere new.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Funds End Nearly Year-Long Run of Growth

A volatile February left everything but government securities in the red.

Pay & Benefits

Key GOP Senator Calls Trump's Pay Freeze Plan Ill-Advised

"I don't think that gains us anything," subcommittee chairman says.

Management

Judge Rejects CIA Whistleblower’s Bid for the Right to Advance His Case Privately

Intelligence community faulted for inaction on retaliation cases.

Nextgov

OMB Names Who Will Divvy Up Modernization Funds

Here are the seven people who will evaluate agency proposals.

Management

Who Is The You That Posts On Social Media? Philosophy Has Some Suggestions

Understanding yourself better can help you manage the pressure to be someone else on social media.

Management

Trump’s White House Communications Directors, By Length of Service

Obama had five communications chiefs in eight years, Bush had four.

Oversight

Trump's EPA Concludes Environmental Racism Is Real

A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency finds that people of color are much more likely to live near polluters and breathe polluted air—even as the agency seeks to roll back regulations on pollution.