Tech
Space: Trump's Least Controversial Frontier
Unlike in other policy areas, the president can pay significant attention to the U.S. space program with little risk of backlash.
Route Fifty
Chief Architect of State-level Anti-Abortion Laws Nominated to Top HHS Post
Charmaine Yoest led an organization single-mindedly devoted to the cause of making state laws as pro-life as possible.
Oversight
Trump's Presidential Status Anxiety
As the president nears his hundredth day in office, he seems increasingly concerned about how he’ll measure up.
Management
GSA Finally Disposes of Historic But Empty Cotton Annex
Eighty-year-old Federal Triangle property auctioned for $30 million.
Nextgov
Trump's DHS CIO Pick is a Former Secret Service Agent, Hedge Fund CISO
Richard Staropoli would fill the spot left vacant by Luke McCormack.
Nextgov
The Government Wants a Thriving Cyber Insurance Market. Here’s How It’s Getting Started
The Homeland Security Department wants to build a massive repository of cybersecurity and breach data that insurers can learn from.
Management
Congress Approves Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill
Trump is expected to sign the CR to push the shutdown deadline to May 5.
Defense
'There Is a Chance That We Could End Up Having a Major, Major Conflict With North Korea'
President Trump, in an interview with Reuters, also said while he would “love to solve things diplomatically … it’s very difficult.”
Nextgov
Hurd to Introduce Revised IT Modernization Bill with White House Support
The Modernizing Government Technology Act, take two.
Management
Leadership and Shifting Baseline Syndrome
Once you allow your standards to shift in the wrong direction, you’ve lost.
Route Fifty
‘Every Year We Seem to Be Dancing on the Edge of This Cliff’
City and county government leaders lament the uncertainty surrounding the federal budget.
Nextgov
Trump Aide Signals Spending Data Will Be Critical to Modernizing Government
The DATA Act's deadline is approaching quickly.
Management
Courage, Integrity and Accountability at the CIA
A former agency director reflects on the traits required of senior leaders in government for success in today’s world.
Route Fifty
An Elephant Tranquilizer Is the Newest Terrifying Twist in the Opioid Crisis
Mere micrograms—the equivalent of a few grains of sugar—can be fatal.
Management
Bush-Era Surgeon General Critiques Trump’s Firing of Successor
Richard Carmona says the office has become politicized.
Tech
People Are Calling In to a New 'Criminal Alien' Hotline With Reports of Extraterrestrials
On Wednesday, the administration launched a new office to “assist victims of crimes committed by criminal aliens.” Some rang in with reports of UFOs.
Oversight
Will Democrats Shut Down the Government Over Obamacare?
The Affordable Care Act was behind the last lapse in federal funding in 2013, and Democrats threaten revenge if Republicans try to jam through their repeal bill before a spending agreement is reached.
Management
Drinking Four Cups of Coffee Is Probably Safe
The most comprehensive review of evidence on health consequences of caffeine use has just been published.
Defense