Management

Lawmakers Press FEMA for Documents on Canceled Meals Contract for Puerto Rico

An Atlanta entrepreneur with a history of procurement problems delivered only a fraction of the order.

Pay & Benefits

Budget Deal Includes No Changes to Federal Employee Compensation

Pay and benefits are not among the offsets to spending increases, quelling federal employee group fears for now.

Nextgov

Microsoft Vet to Lead DHS Cyber and Infrastructure Division

Christopher Krebs has been acting chief of the cyber and infrastructure protection division since August.

Management

Shutdown Looms as Congress Hits a Snag in Passing Budget Deal

Timing of the shutdown-averting measure is delayed after senator objects to hastened passage.

Route Fifty

The Most and Least Millennial Places in America

Surprisingly, the states with the highest percentage of millennials aren’t all on the coasts.

Nextgov

Lawmakers Want to Curb Big Tech's Influence on Kids

Those smartphone addictions are not a joking matter, according to a trio of lawmakers.

Management

Allegations of Rampant Sexual Harassment and Rape Roil Federally Run College

Victims tell of the misconduct they endured, and the retaliation they faced.

Defense

Peace Through Bombings: The U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan

The goal of negotiating with the Taliban is at odds with President Trump’s statements.

Management

The FBI Is Most Loyal to Its Own Interests

The bureau is an inherently political player, but as its history and texts between two employees show, its allegiance is not to Democrats or Republicans—but to itself.

Pay & Benefits

Divorce and Your Benefits

When it comes to splitting up, it’s important to pay attention to the details.

Defense

Military Watchdogs Defend Process for Probing Officer Misconduct

Rep. Speier wants tougher standards for sexual abuse cases.

Management

Should You Accept A Glass of Water at a Job Interview?

Remember: Refreshments wouldn’t be offered if the other party wasn’t comfortable doing so.

Defense

Trump Wants a Military Parade — So What?

Displays of weaponry in Washington are rare, unlike in other capitals.

Defense

Two-Year Budget Deal Would Give Pentagon $700B in 2018

The deal comes with a new continuing resolution to give House and Senate lawmakers time to work out details.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump Loves a Parade

Reports say the president wants a military parade like "the one in France."

Management

Threats to Government Data Are Threats to Democracy

Researchers at the Brookings Institution highlight the many ways federally-collected data shape Americans’ lives.

Nextgov

SEWP Boosts Customer Experience While Cutting Its Fee

The vast majority of customers seem to be happy with NASA’s IT acquisition vehicle but the quest for better customer experience never ends.

Route Fifty

Congressional Budget Deal Poised to Include $20 Billion Boost for Infrastructure Spending

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the funding would "augment" existing public works programs.

Route Fifty

Smart Technology Must Be Part of the U.S. Infrastructure Discussion, Too

Q&A: Security and privacy issues will abound if they go unaddressed as cities increasingly install smart infrastructure, according to federal officials.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Employee Union Preps for Year of Benefits Battles

NTEU members lobby lawmakers amid shutdown threat and ahead of budget launch.