Oversight
Play of the Day: President Predictive Text
John Oliver has his iPhone write a speech like President Donald Trump.
Management
Hamburgers, Disputed Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken: Trump’s Meals in Asia
An less-than-adventurous diner, the American president also had vanilla ice-cream, teriyaki chicken, and Tex-Mex on his trip.
Management
Employee Group Raises Concerns That New Park Service Uniforms Could Increase Disease Risk
35,000 federal employees could put both themselves and the environment at risk, group says.
Defense
The Pentagon’s Spending Data Doesn’t Add Up
The DATA Act was supposed to create financial transparency, but a watchdog found plenty of inaccuracies.
Oversight
Trump Battles Constraints on His Power
Frustrated by restrictions on his authority, the president seems to be finding new ways to pursue his political objectives.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Groups Push for Pay Parity
Congress has until Dec. 8 to approve a long-term spending package, while President Trump could raise civilian wages unilaterally before the end of 2017.
Defense
Can Two Nuclear Powers Fight a Conventional War?
The Pentagon just wargamed that scenario as part of its effort to determine what it needs for 21st-century deterrence.
News
Public Service Reformers to Unions: Get On Board
Unions do plenty of good for their members, but too often they act as impediments to needed reform, experts say.
Nextgov
More Agencies Are Sending Safer Email
More than one-fourth of agencies have installed DMARC protection ahead of a DHS deadline.
Insights
Building a Brave New World: Conversations with Federal Leaders on Cybersecurity
GBC interviews federal technology leaders on cybersecurity modernization efforts.
Management
Whether You Can Work Well From Home Depends On These Three Things
Here's your guide to answering the question, "should I work from home today?"
Management
The Management Lessons Retired Astronaut Scott Kelly Learned in Space
A conflict-free workplace has been discovered, 250 miles away from Earth.
Route Fifty
Senate Tax Plan Would Completely Scrap State and Local Deduction
Republicans in the chamber unveiled a tax overhaul proposal that deviates from House legislation in other areas as well.
Oversight
Largest Federal Labor Union Opposes Trump’s Pick for Top USDA Lawyer
AFGE says Stephen Vaden “has shown contempt” for union contract, while Democratic senators question his experience, defense of controversial voter ID laws.
Defense
Defense Authorization Bill Allows Pilot Program on Curbing Bid Protests
A Senate-proposed “loser pays” mandate on major contracts was watered down.
Oversight
Federal Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics, Sexually Abusing Inmates
Bureau of Prisons officer took bribes for drugs and engaged in oral sex with female inmates.
Nextgov
Expect Federal CIO, Federal CISO and Other Cyber Nominees Soon, White House Cyber Chief Says
The vacant tech and cyber jobs are not among those Trump plans to leave vacant to starve bureaucracy, Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce said.
Nextgov