Management
Major Civil Service Reform Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk
House follows Senate in passing measure to speed up the firing of VA employees.
Management
The Private-prison Industry Has One Big Client That No One Talks About
The upending of Obama-era reforms by the Trump administration could mean even more detainees in custody for an agency that has no jails of its own.
Tech
Treasury Managers Stress Teamwork in Major Information Technology Upgrade
Cloud services award will come Wednesday amid Trump budget uncertainty.
Management
Rod Rosenstein: I Have Not Seen 'Good Cause' to Fire Robert Mueller
The deputy attorney general told lawmakers the special counsel handling the Russia investigation has “full independence.”
Nextgov
Trump's Innovation Office In Close Touch With USDS
White House tech adviser Chris Liddell attends U.S. Digital Service meetings multiple times a week.
Nextgov
AWS Unveils New Region for Government Customers
AWS GovCloud (US-East) is expected to become operational in 2018.
Management
Federal Recruiting Could Get Even Harder With Loan Program's Demise
Education Department says Trump proposal would not affect current enrollees in the public service loan forgiveness program.
Management
Trump Administration to Undocumented Immigrants: 'You Should Be Worried'
DHS officials defend controversial tactics and proposals, tout hiring progress.
Nextgov
Homeland Dems Seek Answers About Trump Officials and Encrypted Apps
The senators also want to know if agencies are being instructed not to answer Democrats’ questions.
Management
Watchdog: IGs Should Improve Grading of Agencies for Improper Payments
GAO says inconsistent reporting risks use of misleading data on waste.
Management
Staying Out Late Two Days a Week Is Worse For Your Health Than You Think
Even if you sleep in and catch up on sleep, staying up late on weekends can wreck your body.
Defense
Analysis: Between the Lines of Comey's Testimony
The former FBI director left a number of hints about where the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election could go.
Defense
Dunford: Without Better Funding, U.S. Will 'Lose Competitive Advantage' In Just a Few Years
Gen. Dunford, and then Defense Secretary Mattis, deliver a dire warning to House lawmakers.
Management
A Simple Mental Trick Can Help You Figure Out Who’s Telling a Lie
If it comes down to which person to believe, sometimes your best bet is to trust your gut.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Cabinet Praises Him
A room full of fawning administration officials was caught on video Monday.
Nextgov
Agency FITARA Scorecard Grades Dip
Fifteen agencies held steady, four agencies improved and five fared worse compared to grades released in December 2016.
Route Fifty
Simulating Scenarios for Killer Smog Conditions in Pittsburgh
Predictive analytics are getting better at profiling the clinical impact of air- and heat-related emergencies, as well as the stress they place on response infrastructure.
Route Fifty
Interior Secretary Recommends That Bears Ears National Monument Should Be Shrunk
Secretary Ryan Zinke submitted an initial report to the White House about the national monument in Utah, which some GOP officials have characterized as an Obama-era land grab.
Management
J. Edgar Hoover’s Oversteps: Why FBI Directors Are Forbidden From Getting Cozy With Presidents
Hoover abused his power as FBI director to serve presidents' interests. The reforms that followed were set up to prevent it from happening again.
Oversight