Management
Obama’s Four Rules For Persuading People and Effecting Real Change
"When you disagree, don't be disagreeable," is one of them.
Management
The Hiring Bias Toward Attractive People Is Way More Complicated Than We Thought
"Are attractive people more likely to get hired? Not always, a new study suggests.
Route Fifty
House Chair Leaves Door Open for Bumping Up State and Local Deduction in Tax Bill
But Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady declined to speculate on the odds a property tax deduction cap would be raised above $10,000.
Nextgov
Fate of Chief Data Officers Relies on Which Data Transparency Bill Passes
Two different versions of the OPEN Government Data Act are working their way through Congress.
Oversight
FEMA Delivers Mixed Messages on Whether It’s Paid for Any of Now-Terminated Puerto Rico Contract
Lawmakers open second inquiry into contract with similar provisions.
Oversight
Trump Demands the Prosecution of His Defeated Rival
Even as he admits he’s not supposed to interfere with the Justice Department, the president just can’t help himself.
Defense
Trump's North Korea Policy Earns Praise—From a Former North Korean Diplomat
“The unpredictability has worked to some extent,” says one of the country’s highest-profile defectors.
Oversight
Senate Panel Requests Information on Whistleblower Retaliation at TSA
Committee leadership highlights poor FEVS scores on questions relating to whistleblower protections, "arbitrary" actions.
Management
Appointee Watch: Agriculture Nominee Withdraws, Fed Chair Nominated, and More
More ambassadorial nominees announced amid Trump comments on vacancies at State.
Management
A Program Providing Vital Data to Threatened Citizens Is Itself at Risk
NOAA’s Digital Coast platform gives vulnerable communities access to critical information during natural disasters.
Pay & Benefits
The State Department Spends $500M Annually on Perks for Employees Overseas
Payments range from adjustments for dangerous posts to pet relocation.
Nextgov
Army and Navy Cyber Command Ready Way Ahead of Schedule
The services reached the milestone a year ahead of schedule.
Management
Trump Nominates Justice Dept. Attorney to Be Intel Community Watchdog
Pick comes as acting leaders pursue change in whistleblower protections.
News
Trump Continues to Insist He’ll Never Fill Some Top Government Jobs
“I’m the only one that matters” when it comes to policy decisions, president says.
Management
A Bit of Planning Can Help You Avoid Distractions and Do Your Best Creative Work
Here's how to structure your day to allow for deep thinking.
Management
Federal Probe Into Puerto Rico Power Scandal Expands
After the island’s power company canceled the controversial Whitefish contract, there are new inquiries into another deal with an Oklahoma-based company.
Tech
A Twitter Employee Celebrated Their Last Day by Deleting Donald Trump's Account
The platform was able to restore the president's account shortly thereafter, including all followers and previous tweets.
Defense
Can the U.S. Hold Russia Accountable for Interfering in the 2016 Election?
Behind the special counsel’s big news this week, there has also been an explosion of evidence pointing to Moscow’s role in the presidential race.
Oversight
Play of the Day: From Russia With Cash
Paul Manafort had a thing for James Bond references.
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