Defense
Could North Korea Shoot Down U.S. Warplanes?
Some of Pyongyang's surface-to-air missiles are old, but its newer ones could threaten American aircraft.
Management
How Hurricane Maria Will Be More Costly For Puerto Rico Than Harvey Was For Texas
"The hurricane’s devastation has been multiplied by the island’s more limited ability to absorb it.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jared Kushner's Voter Registration Snafu
The White House advisor made a mistake in some paperwork.
Route Fifty
Local Government Officials Buck ‘Big Six’ Tax Reform at the Expense of SALT
With the GOP’s new tax plan the state and local tax deduction many jurisdictions rely on is on the chopping block, prompting concerns about future “double taxation.”
Nextgov
How U.S. Digital Service’s Login.gov Team Works With Other Agencies
The U.S. Digital Service team building out the governmentwide login has a separate staff that markets the system to other agencies.
Management
VA Still Well Short of the Doctors It Needs Despite Small Gains
Most of the department's new hires were offset but employees leaving, report finds.
Management
McMaster: I’m Here to Serve, Not ‘Control the President’
The national security adviser says his job is to help the commander-in-chief by providing options and executing decisions to advance Trump’s agenda.
Pay & Benefits
Bonuses for Surpluses, Another Federal Pay Comparison, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Advice to Women on How to Use Your Voice to Be Taken Seriously
In an interview with Charlie Rose, the justice also said she had "no doubt" sexism played a role in the 2016 election.
Oversight
Departing DEA Chief Was Not a Fan of Trump's Get-Tough Rhetoric
Rosenberg's sudden exit from drug agency could also be related to being a Comey protégé.
Management
Lawmakers Open Bipartisan Investigation Into Top Agency Officials' Travel Costs
Trump says "we'll see" when asked if he will fire HHS chief Tom Price over alleged overuse of private jets on the taxpayers' dime.
Nextgov
DHS Chief: We'll Do Better Next Time on Election Meddling
The department notified system owners but not top officials about Russian election meddling in 2016.
Management
Making Trump's Government Reforms Stick
Agency plans are due this week — that’s just the beginning for federal managers.
Nextgov
FDA Wants To Fast Track Health Products From Apple, Fitbit
A precertification system would mean those companies don’t need to do premarket reviews for products.
News
Report: Feds Are Getting Older and the Government Can't Hire Young People
An exhaustive study of the public service workforce shows the age is shifting significantly older.
Management
The Importance of Women Mentoring Other Women
Elizabeth Lund, a vice president at Boeing, reflects on the lessons she's learned and passed on during her career as an aeronautical engineer.
Management
Is the Federal Government Doing Enough for Puerto Rico?
The suffering on the island makes aid an urgent priority—but many of the steps suggested by critics might not make much immediate difference.
Oversight
Democrats Try to Persuade Trump to End Debt Ceiling Standoffs That Could Lead to Default
Pelosi and Schumer hope to persuade the president to go along with their plan.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Learns About Puerto Rico
The president is planning a trip next week to survey the damage.
Nextgov