Oversight
The Text of a New Bill Has Just One Line: 'To Terminate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency'
Below the title, it simply says, "The Environmental Protection Agency shall terminate on December 31, 2018."
Defense
What Is the Logan Act and What Does It Have to Do With Flynn?
An obscure federal law is attracting attention amid controversy over the former National Security Adviser’s contacts with Russia.
Defense
New Nuclear Delivery Platforms Will Likely Cost More than Planned. Here’s Why.
The Pentagon hasn’t purchased nuclear bombers, missiles, and subs in decades, so it’s tough to predict how much new ones will cost.
Management
GOP Leaders Reportedly Pressed Trump To Withdraw Labor Secretary Pick
Fast food executive Andrew Puzder drew fierce opposition from labor groups and others.
Route Fifty
Cuomo Blocks N.Y.C.’s 5-Cent Plastic Bag Fee; Outdoor Retailers Put Utah on Notice
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Pension refinancing in West Virginia; Denver’s homicides hit 10-year high; and a simple idea to reduce absenteeism in Philadelphia.
Management
Do Performance Incentives Make People Greedy?
How we are rewarded shifts our values in surprising ways.
Nextgov
Congress Requests Review of EPA’s Use of Encrypted Communications
The use of encrypted communications applications across government is on the upswing, though such communications are still privy to sunshine laws.
Defense
Did Michael Flynn Tell the FBI the Truth?
The former national security adviser learns the hard way: It’s always the cover-up that gets you.
Defense
Did Trump Aides Speak With Russian Intelligence Before the Election?
According to The New York Times, the FBI found that several associates of the president had been in contact with Kremlin intelligence officials, despite months of official denials.
Management
Trump, Citing Column, Says NSA, FBI 'Should Not Interfere in our Politics'
The president, just like his predecessors, believes the leaking of classified information is illegal.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Michael Flynn is Out of a Job
President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor is the first person fired by the Celebrity Appresident.
Route Fifty
Fire Chiefs Want Exclusion Under Trump Order Blocking Grants to ‘Sanctuary Cities’
During subcommittee testimony, a GOP congressman told the president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs the group should warn local governments about the risks of not cooperating.
Management
One More Time: Can Government Be Run Like a Business?
Managers have been encumbered far too long by a civil service system that makes managing poor performers more important than rewarding stars.
Management
Faced with Vacancies, Trump Quietly Resets Justice Department Succession
Trump signed the executive order the same day Attorney General Jeff Sessions was sworn in.
Management
Trump’s Labor Secretary Nominee Just Got Sued For Labor Violations
Andrew Puzder, Trump's pick for Labor, isn't famous for being a friend to workers.
Oversight
Ethics Office Pressures White House to Discipline Kellyanne Conway
Four dozen lawmakers had questioned her on-site commercial for Ivanka Trump products.
Management
Donald Trump's Glacial Pace Toward a Full Cabinet
Most presidents have the majority of their Cabinet confirmed by this point in their first term. Why doesn’t he?
Defense
Flynn's Calls With Russia's Ambassador: Who Knew What, and When?
A timeline of the events that led to the national-security adviser’s resignation
Management
Lawmakers Attempt to Add Veterans to Growing List of Hiring Freeze Exemptions
OPM encourages agencies to continue recruiting and posting openings, despite freeze.
Route Fifty