Oversight
GOP Lawmakers Call for Inside Information on Trump Disclosure
A relatively small group of Republicans are asking for classified briefings and more transparency from the administration following reports that the president revealed sensitive information to Russian officials.
Management
The Many Contradictions of White House Spin on Russia
H.R. McMaster said Trump didn’t know the source of the information he shared, but that sharing it was wholly appropriate—even as he said that leaks about the disclosure pose a danger to national security.
Management
TSA Says Hiring Surge Will Help With Record Travel Levels This Summer
Agency is hiring more airport screeners after years of cuts, and with freeze still partially in place.
Nextgov
How Much Are Agencies Spending on New Contracts?
Agencies spend most of their budgets on recompeted contracts, but there are a few sectors asking for new solutions, a report found.
Nextgov
These Homeland Security Cyber Tools Are Now Available for Private Sector
DHS’ tech transfer office is promoting eight new technologies to industry for commercialization or pilots.
Route Fifty
Police Officer’s Near-Fatal Fentanyl-Contact Overdose Prompts New Concerns
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: L.A. city elections; dead mouse found in N.D. town’s water supply; and Wisconsin mayor suddenly resigns and gives no reason.
Defense
Mattis Fills Key Executive Positions at the Pentagon
Former official: Defense Secretary James Mattis’ political SES appointments are mainstream choices.
News
A Tell-All About Working At Freddie Mac During the Housing Crisis
Former employee offers blow-by-blow account of the government-sponsored enterprise’s boardroom meetings, displays of competitiveness and firings of high-level functionaries.
Management
What Every Federal CFO Needs to Know
There’s no need to have an accounting degree—some of the most effective chief financial officers don’t.
Management
Sheryl Sandberg on How Having Her Self-Confidence Shattered Made Her a Better Leader
Sandberg has come to realize that grief cannot be fixed.
Defense
How Bad Was Trump's Reported Disclosure of Classified Information?
If you’re known as someone who cannot keep a secret, the world’s secret-keepers are not going to tell you much.
Management
A List of the Trump Administration’s Security Breaches So Far
Revealing classified information to top Russian officials was but the latest in a string of lapses since Trump took office.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What Other Intelligence is Trump Going to Share?
Perhaps we'll find out the truth about aliens soon.
Route Fifty
Tax-Averse County’s Last Public Library Prepares to Close
Funding for a library system that covers an area larger than the state of Connecticut has dried up. What comes next?
Nextgov
Open Data Needs More than Executive Orders, Think Tank Says
The Center for Data Innovation shared 10 recommendations for lawmakers.
Nextgov
White House: No U.S. Federal Systems Hit By WannaCry Ransomware
The attack also appears to have spared critical U.S. infrastructure such as energy plants and dams.
Route Fifty
Charlottesville, Virginia, Mayor Targeted By Anti-Semitic Tweets
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: San Francisco may press Lyft, Uber for data exchange; Kansas City gun violence spike; and West Virginia and its ‘Land of No.’
Management
White House Sets June Deadline for Suggestions from Public on Revamping Government
Officials said the comments would inform Trump's effort to make government smaller, more efficient.
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