Oversight
Future FBI Headquarters Gets Most, But Not All, of Requested Funding in Omnibus
Maryland and Virginia lawmakers welcome dollars while lobbying GSA for site.
Management
Lessons from a Long-Time Contractor in Afghanistan
Automotive specialist describes “building capacity” through hiring locals, being on receiving end of SIGAR audits.
Management
Trump’s Desire For Free Time In His Schedule Actually Makes Lots of Management Sense
Leaders need time to think.
Tech
The Military is Using Human Brain Waves to Teach Robots How to Shoot
Without even realizing it, soldiers could soon be training robot sharpshooters to take their jobs.
Defense
The First U.S. Casualty in Somalia Since 'Black Hawk Down'
A Navy SEAL died during a special-operations mission against al-Shabaab.
Management
Sustaining the SES in Difficult Times
How to make service in government’s elite executive corps more rewarding.
Management
White House Lays Out Plan to Hold Agencies Accountable for Cutting Regulations
Efforts will be roped into existing agency performance plans.
Nextgov
Drones Flying By Airports Coming Soon(ish)
Current FAA regulations prohibit drones from flying within 5 miles of an airport without notifying air traffic control.
Nextgov
New Dems Urge OPM to Hire More Cyber Pros Without 4-Year Degrees
Bachelor’s degrees aren’t required for many government cyber jobs, but new hires typically have them.
Management
FOIA Requests Hit Record High, Processing Improves
Justice reports that backlog came down, but average response time rose.
Defense
John Kelly Lays Out His Border Security Vision
The DHS chief says fostering economic development in Central America is just as important as rigorously enforcing U.S. immigration laws at home.
Defense
The Border Patrol's Corruption Problem
More than 140 Customs and Border Protection agents were arrested or convicted of corruption in recent years—and President Trump’s promise to hire 5,500 new agents could make the problem worse.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Is In Touch With the American People
On Thursday, Trump asked "I'm president. Can you believe it?"
Route Fifty
Following AHCA Vote Fiscal Uncertainty for State and Local Governments Continues
The legislation raises questions about future federal funding commitments for Medicaid, which represents roughly one-third of state budgets.
Management
VA Considers Hundreds of Building Closures, but Focus Is Not on Medical Facilities
Idea traces back to conservative groups now affiliated with Trump administration.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Renew Effort to Give TSA Screeners Civil Service Protections
Transportation security officers were exempt from Title 5 protections at establishment of agency.
Nextgov
Travelers May Overstay Visas Because of Tech Struggles
Sometimes, ICE personnel have to cobble together information from 27 separate systems.
Management
Union Urges Congress to Make Pentagon Quantify Services Contracting
AFGE says too many dollars are “diverted” to Defense headquarters awards.
Management