Defense
Inside the West Wing Tug-of-War Over Russia and Ukraine
The president has been all over the map on Ukraine. The people around him have been much more consistent.
Defense
U.S. Wastes $28 Million on Afghan Soldiers's Uniforms, Watchdog Says
A report deemed the camouflage pattern inappropriate for a country that is only 2.1 percent forest.
Nextgov
White House Cyber Chief to Agency Leaders: Know Your Networks' Risks
CIOs and CISOs need to be involved in executive decision-making, White House Cyber Coordinator Rob Joyce said.
Management
Justice’s Cancelled 'Smart on Crime' Plan Still Has Potential, Watchdog Says
Arrival of Sessions meant ending predecessor’s plan to prioritize prosecutions to save money.
Pay & Benefits
An End to Fitness Perks for Some Feds, Another Scam Targeting Retirees and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Route Fifty
Louisiana Gov. Warns Tropical Storm Will ‘Affect the Entire State’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maine prepares for partial state shutdown; Florida citrus canker payouts; and West Virginia governor acquiesces on state budget.
Management
Interior Is Moving Forward With Buyouts, Leaves Door Open for RIFs
Lawmakers say workforce cuts are premature.
Management
What VA Really Needs
The misguided Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act isn’t going to fix what’s wrong with the department.
Management
IRS Shuts Down, Then Restores, Tax Preparer I.D. Registration
June court ruling invalidating fees prompted system to go dark.
Nextgov
Lawmaker: Cyber National Guard Could Fill Federal Workforce Gaps
Lawmakers hope to lure thousands of cyber professionals to government work with scholarships.
Defense
Business Experience Bites Trump’s Pentagon Nominee
Congress might hold up the president’s pick for deputy defense secretary over his three-decade career with Boeing, among other things.
Defense
U.S. Military Shoots Down 'Hostile' Drone in Syria
The move signals escalating tension in the region between U.S.-backed forces and those loyal to the Assad regime.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Replacing Sean Spicer
The White House press shop may be getting a makeover.
Route Fifty
GOP Senator to White House: Hands Off Oil and Gas Payments to Gulf Coast States
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy that he’d work with him to address concerns about a plan in President Trump’s budget to redirect the funds.
Nextgov
If You're Going to Set a Cyber Trap, Don't Do This
The Energy Department's IG found many problems with a planned "gotcha" exercise.
Management
OMB 'Out of Practice' on Competitive Sourcing, Adviser Says
Springer skeptical that Trump should end moratorium on A-76 bidding by private contractors yet.
Route Fifty
Here’s What’s on the Agenda of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting in Miami Beach
Catch the biggest standing committee, task force and best practices sessions.
Management
House Approves Measure Seeking To Boost DHS Morale
DHS leaders claim morale is improving, but lawmaker says the Trump administration has added new pressure.
Nextgov
Think Beyond Modernization, Tech Execs Told Trump
Silicon Valley bigwigs discussed machine learning, open data and the need for government spending on research.
Defense