Management
Working Alone ‘Together’ Can Be Good Motivation
The sense that you're not the only one tackling a challenge—even if you're physically alone—can increase motivation, say researchers.
Management
The Looming Superfund Nightmare
As unprecedented hurricanes assault coastal U.S. communities, residents and experts fear the storms could unleash contamination the EPA has tried to keep at bay.
Nextgov
NSA Quietly Awarded a Classified $2.4 Billion Tech Contract With More to Come
CSRA wins the NSA’s Groundbreaker recompete to modernize portions of the intelligence community’s IT infrastructure
Nextgov
FTC Cracks Down on Social Media Stars Who Don't Reveal Sponsorships
FTC's truth-in-advertising mission is old but not it's tackling social media.
Oversight
An Ousted NSC Official Is Joining the House Intelligence Committee Staff
Derek Harvey, forced out of the White House this summer, is set to work for one of the committees central to the congressional Russia investigations.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Steve Bannon's Personal Look Dominated His '60 Minutes' Interview
The former presidential advisor likes wearing multiple shirts at once.
Route Fifty
Western Local Leaders: Federal Payments for Tax-Exempt Lands Not a ‘County Welfare Program’
County commissioners visited Capitol Hill last week to defend a pair of federal programs they say are crucial to their budgets.
Oversight
Spending Battles Are Likely Still Brewing Despite Bipartisan Agreement on Hurricane Aid
There are already differences in the rhetoric Republicans and Democrats are using in discussing disaster relief.
Oversight
HUD Chief Carson Didn’t Violate Hatch Act at Trump Rally, Watchdog Finds
Carson did not give permission to be introduced with his official title, nor did he hear the introduction, according to OSC.
Route Fifty
Florida’s Largest City Faces ‘Trifecta’ of Problems as Irma Exits the State
The hurricane swamped Jacksonville with flooding said to be the worst in 100 years.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Union Expands on Previous PR Efforts with ‘They Work For U.S.’ Ad Campaign
Latest PSA campaign is significantly bigger than NTEU’s previous initiatives.
Management
Will Trump Direct FEMA to Fund Churches Hit by Hurricanes?
The president weighs in on a long-standing debate over using public money to support religious organizations.
Management
Why al-Qaida is Still Strong 16 Years After 9/11
An unprecedented onslaught from the U.S. hasn't destroyed the terrorist organization. What is the secret of its resilience?
Nextgov
Lawmakers Push Again to Mandate Mobile-Friendly Federal Websites
New federal websites would have to be easy to view on smartphones and other devices, according to a Senate bill.
Management
Agencies Told to Cut Regulatory Budgets in Fiscal 2018
Unusual White House plan to lower incremental costs confuses some.
Nextgov
DARPA Wants to MacGyver the Internet Using Only What's in Troops' Pockets
The research agency wants to tap the computer power of the devices warfighters already have to network anywhere.
Management
The Complete Guide to Thriving, Compiled By Scientists
Thriving is a special kind of success with its own unique elements. Find out how it's done.
Management
Searching for $1 Billion: Inside the Pentagon’s Struggle to Match Trump’s Air Force One Boast
Details emerge about Boeing’s cost-saving pitches at Mar-a-Lago, and what Air Force leaders are really planning to cut. First to go: aerial refueling.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Dennis Rodman is Here to Solve the North Korea Problem
Only one man is friends with both Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump.
Management