Defense
North Korea's Latest Launch Spurs U.S. Missile Tests, Flyovers
The United States has been ramping up exercises and diplomatic moves in response to worrying new developments out of Pyongyang.
Defense
ISIS Claims Attack on U.S.-Backed Troops in Syria
While the militant group struggles to maintain control of Raqqa, it continues to wage attacks on SDF fighters.
Management
Federal Unions Need to Redefine Their Role
In government, there is no “bottom line” other than serving the mission effectively. That purpose should be shared by managers and employees alike.
Route Fifty
North Carolina’s Outer Banks Remain Off Limits Due to Major Mistake
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: Why Tampa is doomed; a problematic exotic animal farm in Oregon; and Connecticut’s municipalities are forced to make bad decisions.
Oversight
History Shows That Stacking Federal Science Advisory Committees Doesn’t Work
Can federal agencies stack advisory panels with friendly members? Some have tried, but a scientist who has advised many administrations says they will produce bad policies that lack broad support.
Management
Biased Expectations Can Sink Female Managers
Subtle, even subconscious, differences in expectations for male and female managers can have costly consequences for women at work, research shows.
Route Fifty
Trump's Vision of Lawless Order
The president suggests he sees the rule of law as an impediment to getting tough on crime.
Management
Why Trump Replaced Reince Priebus With John Kelly
The new White House chief of staff is the current secretary of Homeland Security and a retired Marine general.
Nextgov
Federal Agencies Flirt with Blockchain
Agencies brainstormed at least 200 potential federal use cases.
Management
House Rejects Outsourcing of Federal Jobs in Vote to Block Revival of Circular A-76
Rep. Cartwright argues that public-private competition has not produced savings.
Oversight
White House Gives Ground on Agencies’ Selective Responses to Congressional Oversight Queries
Grassley letter to legislative director prompts promise to consider minority party requests.
Management
When Mentorship Goes Off Track
A psychology professor at the U.S. Naval Academy on why professional guidance doesn’t always work out as planned
Defense
North Korea Launches Another ICBM
Preliminary data suggest the projectile can travel farther than the missile launched earlier this month.
Management
When You Should Ask — Not Tell — Subordinates What to Do
Your instincts may be all wrong.
Nextgov
U.S. Embassies are Vulnerable to Digital Snooping, Watchdogs Find
Embassies’ telecom supply chains often go through China and they aren’t fixing vulnerabilities security officers point out.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats Join Din of Retirement Cut Opposition
Lawmakers argue some cuts target federal workers who are forced to retire before Social Security eligibility.
Management
GSA Names Hill Alumnus to Lead Public Buildings Service
Dan Mathews was staff director for a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee.
Route Fifty
Minnesota Officials Face Baffled Fury Among Walleye Anglers. Again.
Fishing enthusiasts continue to seethe with anger at the state as it seeks new solutions to a tricky problem.
Management