Management
To Be a Better Boss, Act Like a Witch
"Wiccans understand that good managers don't care about being in control.
Management
Appointee Watch: Nominations Overshadowed by FBI Director Firing
In an effort to reduce delays, the administration is vetting officials with the ethics office and FBI before announcing appointments.
Management
The White House Declares War on the Specter of Voter Fraud
A new executive order creates a commission that seems destined to continue a crusade against illegal voting.
Defense
In Afghanistan, Trump Is Poised to Re-Escalate a Hopeless War
Barely anyone in the United States is paying attention.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More on the Comey Firing
The White House has provided many -- sometimes conflicting -- stories on why President Donald Trump fired the FBI chief.
Management
How Unprecedented Is James Comey's Firing?
A Q&A with historian Beverly Gage about the history of conflicts between FBI directors and the executive branch
Management
New Initiative Aims to Cultivate Next Generation of Federal Executives
Senior Executives Association program will identify promising leaders earlier on and provide them with training, mentors.
Oversight
The Nuclear Option in the Trump-Russia Investigation
Lawmakers have an unusual and costly tactic if they believe investigators are withholding key evidence.
Management
There’s Little Evidence to Back White House Claim of Poor Morale at FBI
Fired FBI Director James Comey had broad support among the rank and file, surveys and employee groups say.
Pay & Benefits
A Story of Skyrocketing Premiums
Here’s why it’s important to do an annual benefits checkup.
Management
Trump: 'Regardless of Recommendation, I Was Going to Fire Comey'
The president offers the third explanation in as many days for firing the FBI director, as acting Director Andrew McCabe strikes an independent stance before the Senate.
Nextgov
Trump Releases Long-Delayed Cyber Order
The order was delayed so security and modernization programs can work in tandem, an official said.
Route Fifty
The States That Tax Cigarettes at the Highest and Lowest Rates
The Tax Foundation has new rankings and an interactive tool that look at the taxes states levy on a pack of smokes and changes in state cigarette tax revenue over the years.
Route Fifty
State Rep. Gives ‘Worst Apology Ever’ Amid Formal Public Reprimand
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Another Confederate statue comes down in New Orleans; Vermont lawmakers legalize recreational marijuana; and Chris Christie’s controversial N.J. State House renovations.
Nextgov
A Drone Inspects a Bridge. Now What?
The Federal Highway Agency needs visualization tools to make sense what's being collected by its unmanned inspectors.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Senate Group Unveils New Bill to Speed Up VA Firing, Bonus Recoupment
Reforms come just after court deemed previous reform effort unconstitutional.
Management
Trump's Plan to Dismantle National Monuments Comes With Steep Cultural and Ecological Costs
Trump wants to scale back national monuments on federal lands in the name of boosting the economy. But this would undo decades of investments to manage our cultural and ecological resources.
Nextgov
Bill Prioritizes Federal Customer Service—And Cuts Some Red Tape
It would remove some hoops agencies have to go through before getting citizen feedback.
Management