Tech
Trump: There Are (Probably) No Tapes
The president admits he never had any recordings of conversations with James Comey, but his idle threat has already set off a catastrophic chain reaction.
Management
Senators Express Dismay Over VA’s Sudden Budget Shortfall
The department has put Congress in "yet another precarious situation," lawmakers say.
Management
Good Managers Give Constructive Criticism — But Truly Masterful Leaders Offer Constructive Praise
"A simple, three-part formula for praise is the secret to a high-performing team.
Route Fifty
3 Pueblos in New Mexico Ask Feds to Stop State’s ‘Illegal Tax’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Oklahoma’s mercury-in-fish lake list grows; Philly neighborhood sees increased flooding; and N.C. Republicans seek more revenge on Cooper.
Management
Two Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Over Presidential Records
Complaint cites White House Twitter deletions, encrypted apps and central decision-making.
Route Fifty
The New AHCA Cuts Medicaid Funding More Deeply
A draft version of the Senate bill released Thursday shows even deeper cuts to the program than the House version.
Nextgov
The Cyber Advice Tech Titans Gave the White House Behind Closed Doors
White House Cyber Coordinator Rob Joyce shared what private-sector tech executives told the American Technology Council.
Insights
Out With the Old, In With the New: Federal IT Transformation in 2017
For federal agencies facing imminent budget cuts, one thing is increasingly clear: current IT processes are not sustainable for mission success in 2017 and beyond. Are agencies taking necessary action? GBC investigates.
Management
Global Demand for U.S. Weapons 'Busier Than Ever' in Trump Era, So Far
Large American delegation at Paris Air Show reassures allies worried about disengagement.
Tech
The Government’s Websites Are So Unreadable They Actually Break Their Own Laws
Government websites are violating the US Plain Writing Act with puzzling prose.
Management
The Top 10 Challenges for New Managers
Some jobs are harder than others. Being a first-time manager ranks high on that list.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The AHCA Is Less Popular Than The Mummy Remake
In one poll, the health care bill has a 8% favorability rating.
Route Fifty
Federal Officials Say There’s No Evidence State Votes Were Hacked
But they haven’t conducted forensics on voting machines in order to find evidence of Russian cyberattacks.
Nextgov
An Insider's Take on What Went Wrong with DHS' Agile Contract
Former Digital Services Head Eric Hysen took to Medium to share his thoughts on FLASH’s failure.
Management
OMB Needs Bigger Budget So It Can Cut Other Agencies, Director Says
Lawmakers chide Mulvaney for not applying his belt-tightening prescription internally.
Management
Appointee Watch: Senators Grill Defense Pick, Confirm FEMA Director
A round-up of recent nominations to key administration posts.
Nextgov
Report: Most Government Sites Fail Security Audit
About 60 percent of federal sites failed the Online Trust Alliance's trustworthiness test.
Management