Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Wants to Get to the Moon (and Maybe Mars)
The president lays out his plans for the U.S. space program
Nextgov
NSA Finally Gets an Independent Inspector General
Robert Storch was confirmed by the Senate after more than a year and nominations from two presidents.
Defense
How Pakistan Is Responding to Trump
Pushed by Trump, Tillerson, and Mattis to do more to fight terrorism, Pakistan has instead taken public steps to push back in recent weeks.
Management
Why Federal Managers Need To Become More Informed Data Consumers
Data is a business asset that can advance agencies’ missions, or serve as a drag on effectiveness.
Pay & Benefits
What the 2018 Pay Raise Means for You
OPM released its pay tables for employees across government shortly after President Trump released his executive order authorizing a 1.9 percent increase for civilian federal workers.
Nextgov
Library of Congress Getting Picky About Which Tweets It Saves
Turns out everything you put on Twitter isn’t worth saving.
Management
There's a Trick To Getting Entitled Employees to Stop Complaining and Do Their Jobs
We're sorry to inform you that special treatment is necessary, according to a new study.
Management
Deterring Illegal Immigration by Separating Parents and Children
A proposal to stem the flow of migrants trekking to the southern border is revealing the limitations of deterrence policy.
Insights
Flash Poll: Securing the Cloud
The government-wide push for cloud adoption is a key strategic priority for federal agencies. GBC surveyed federal managers to hear about their experiences first-hand.
Management
Post-Holiday Blues Can Teach You to Celebrate Reality
If your rosy hopes for the holidays have turned into blues, use this feeling to make every day a better experience.
Nextgov
What DOT's Getting Right in Its Enterprise IT Efforts
Developing strong enterprise architecture policy might seem dry but is key to ensuring IT works for agencies’ missions, auditors said.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ivanka Praises the Tax Plan
The GOP's tax plan passed and the first family is touting it.
Insights
The Flavors of Cloud: Hybrid Solutions for Government Challenges
The transition to cloud applications comes in many forms. As more agencies move mission-critical functions away from on-premise data centers, navigating the 'how' is becoming increasingly critical.
Management
How Risk Is Transforming Government
Risk management is not simply a compliance exercise but goes to the core of agency mission delivery.
Nextgov
Senate Passes Bill for Phone-Friendly Federal Websites
The bipartisan Connected Government Act is waiting for the president’s signature.
Management
Trump’s Category 5 Storm
What will hit first in 2018, the tsunami of a very big policy revolution or the legal waves that could submerge Trump’s presidency?
Management
Trump Escalates His Attacks Against FBI Officials
The president singled out FBI attorney James Baker and Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe in a series of tweets.
Defense
Congress Rushes Pentagon $4B for Missile Defense Improvements
The emergency bill is light on details, but it appears to fulfill the military’s wide-ranging November request.
Oversight