Defense
ISIS-in-Afghanistan Is Losing Recruits to Other Groups, U.S. Officials Say
James Mattis says he’s made no decision on adding troops, but warns of a confrontation if Russia continues to arm the Taliban.
Oversight
After Outcry by Ethics Watchdogs, the State Department Pulled a Story Advertising Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
Former White House ethics lawyers called the story "outrageous."
Tech
Could Donald Trump Really Send Astronauts to Mars in the Next Seven Years?
With a little help, maybe.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Wall and the Potential Shutdown
President Donald Trump also has some cost estimates for the "super duper" border project.
Management
America’s No. 1 Health Problem is Not What You Expect
Wellness programs fall short when they fail to address a leading health problem.
Route Fifty
Trump Infrastructure Adviser: Regulatory and Revenue Processes Are ‘Broken’
"The states have been much more courageous than the federal government in raising taxes to build infrastructure,” according to real estate mogul Richard LeFrak.
Management
Trump to Sign Executive Order Creating Office to Identify VA Employees to Fire
It will also protect whistleblowers, White House says.
Management
Trump Won’t Rule Out Veto of a Shutdown-Averting Bill
For now, White House says it wants wall funding in spending measure.
Nextgov
DHS IG Investigates If CBP Abused Authority to Unmask Anti-Trump Twitter User
Twitter sued DHS after it demanded the identity of a user critical of the Trump administration.
Management
Trump’s Separate Pursuit of Two Government Reform Plans Will Hurt Both
A more connected and aligned strategy is more likely to drive sustainable, effective results.
Management
Trump on the Federal Government: 'I Never Realized How Big It Was'
An interview with the Associated Press shows President Trump slowly coming to terms with the size of the government he now runs, and the challenges he must tackle.
Nextgov
White House Cyber Czar to Play Role in Kushner Innovation Office
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce will help ensure any government modernization programs build cybersecurity in, he said.
Oversight
Trump Chief of Staff Blames Democrats for Record-Slow Hiring Pace
Trackers count fewest nominations to key posts in 40 years.
Management
Rhetoric Scholars Pinpoint Why Trump’s Speaking Style Is So Persuasive
His style exemplifies ideas about public speaking that Aristotle espoused.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Director Resigns After a Decade on the Job
The governing board appointed Ravindra Deo to replace Greg Long on an acting basis.
Route Fifty
Why Foreign Worker Visa Reform Is a Top Priority in Colorado
In times of low unemployment, “it’s a real challenge to hire as many people as we need and keep them through the whole [ski] season.” And Colorado’s growing tech sector faces similar challenges.
Management
Former Labor Statistics Chief Warns Trump Against Budget Cuts
Agency that prepares vital jobs numbers “may be headed toward failure,” she writes in op-ed.
Oversight
Analysis: How Trump Is Upending the Conventional Wisdom on Illegal Immigration
The president has been frustrated on many fronts in his first hundred days, but on his watch, unauthorized border crossings have fallen sharply.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More on Jared Kushner's White House Role
Maybe he's in every meeting. Or maybe he's a ghost.
Route Fifty