Management
Newt Gingrich Tries to Explain How Trump Will Remake America
He summed up the president-elect’s plans simply: “Donald Trump’s gonna kick over the table.”
Defense
That Underwater Drone Trump Doesn’t Want Back? China Says It Might Have 'Valuable Information'
Chinese military experts say the drone could have been collecting intelligence on the Chinese navy.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Star Wars Connection
No, "Rogue One" didn't change its plot to reflect the president-elect. But he's more like the Star Wars franchise than you think.
Nextgov
You Don’t Need to Catch Hackers in the Act, but Cyber Attribution is Hard
Trump’s refusal to believe the Russian government was behind the DNC hacks is off base, but not as far as many think.
Route Fifty
Tracking W.Va.’s Opioid Pill Pipeline; Opening Date Set for N.Y.C.’s 2nd Ave. Subway
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Nigerian man indicted in L.A. County phishing attack; investigation finds that $1 billion was misused for Navajo Nation housing; and Iowa bill would ban traffic cameras.
Management
Will a Weakened EPA Set Environmental Justice Back?
The hostility of Scott Pruitt, Trump's nominee to head the EPA, toward climate change rules is well-known. But his anti-regulatory stance could easily set back years of work on environmental justice.
Route Fifty
North Carolina's 'Legislative Coup' Is Over, and Republicans Won
Legislators passed a slate of bills to sharply reduce the power of the incoming governor, over the heated objections of Democrats and hundreds of protestors.
Management
Trump’s Pick to Lead OMB Supports Privatizing Some Federal Operations, Cutting Workforce
Rep. Mick Mulvaney, a founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, has long advocated federal spending cuts.
Management
Federal Employee Unions See Uptick in Membership Since Trump’s Election
Feds should look to unions "in times of change and uncertainty," one leader says.
Tech
Obama: I Told Putin to 'Cut It Out'
The president was worried a stronger response would undermine confidence in the vote or further provoke the Russian president.
Defense
Why the NSA Inspector General Lost His Job (and Wants It Back)
In first major use of special presidential directive, special panel concludes watchdog retaliated against a whistleblower.
Management
Donald Trump Won't Divest From His Business Before Entering Office
The president-elect reportedly refuses to sell off his holdings, leaving questions about whether they will influence his policy.
Management
Before He Was President, George Washington Tried to Drain an Actual Swamp
The “Father of our Country" failed too.
Management
Donald Trump Should Stop Tweeting and Start Learning
The only way to achieve his goals is to turn off Twitter and start listening to experts in government operations.
Management
Congress Allows Services to Restore Full Per Diem Rates for Defense Travelers
The change, included in the final fiscal 2017 Defense authorization bill, tweaks a controversial 2014 department policy related to long-term government travel.
Insights
Going Agile: Revolutionizing Federal Digital Services Delivery
The federal government is transforming the way it delivers digital services to citizens.
Tech
How to Make Donald Trump’s Phone Safe
The man who led the effort to let President Obama keep his BlackBerry says the best solution for Trump might be multiple devices.
Management