Oversight
Play of the Day: The Best TV of 2016 Was Definitely the Trump Campaign
Twists, turns, a surprise ending… The campaign had everything.
Management
How To Be Successful in the Trump Administration: Four Lessons From Previous Political Appointees
The average wait time between nomination and confirmation is three months—use it wisely.
Management
Why President-elect Trump Doesn’t Think He Has a Conflict of Interest Problem
The president-elect doesn't think his extensive business and other conflicts will be a problem when he's president. Research suggests it's because of a behavioral bias that affects us all.
Route Fifty
Republicans Forge Ahead With Their North Carolina Power Grab
As GOP efforts to restrain gubernatorial power rolled forward, Governor-elect Roy Cooper, a Democrat, threatened to sue, and activists were arrested for disrupting the legislature.
Pay & Benefits
Making Your Best Bet on Social Security
Should you start receiving your benefit as soon as you can, or wait until you’re older?
Route Fifty
WMATA’s Latest Black Eye: Half of Safety Inspection Team Disciplined Following Derailment
The agency that operates the D.C. Metrorail system took major personnel action, including firing six employees, as part of an ongoing investigation into a July 29 derailment.
Management
GOP Senators Hit IRS Employees for 'Luxury' Travel, Limo and Acela Rides
Finance Committee report calls for reduction in per diem rates.
Management
What It’s Like to Work at the Department of Energy as Donald Trump Takes Over
Employees are unsettled as the president-elect prepares to take office.
Management
The Vast Majority of Workers Just Want a Regular Job, Not Flexibility
Millenials don't value flexibility any more than the rest of us, who would rather have cash.
Nextgov
White House Cyber Adviser: I Wish We Saw Election Hacking Coming
This won’t be the last time Russia or another nation interferes in U.S. elections, White House cyber adviser Michael Daniel says.
Oversight
Many in 'Cynical' Electorate OK With Big Government If Reformed
Volcker Alliance pre-elections surveys show bipartisan skepticism about agencies' performance.
Route Fifty
Florida’s Pricey Pitbull Tourism Promotion; La. Gov.’s LGBT Protections Order Blocked
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kauai repeals GMO disclosure bill; drought persists in Southern California; and Ohio’s proposed medical marijuana rules.
Management
Trump’s Unorthodox Transition Leaves Government In Uncharted Territory
Critics fault the president-elect for focusing on Cabinet picks at expense of other critical positions.
Nextgov
Best Places to Work in Federal IT
NASA continues to be the best large agency for federal IT specialists.
Management
Trump Taps Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke to Lead Interior
Zinke was an early supporter of Donald Trump during the presidential campaign and openly sought a Cabinet position.
Management
How Not to Get Hacked by Russians (or Anyone Else): Lessons From the DNC’s Disastrous Cyber Strategy
When the FBI calls, call them back.
Oversight
Trump’s 17 Cabinet-level Picks Have More Money Than a Third of American Households Combined
And there are still several more appointments to be made.
Tech
The Navy’s Autonomous Swarm Boats Can Now Decide What to Attack
In a recent demonstration, waterborne robots collaborated to identify, surround, and harass an enemy vessel.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Cabinet Diversity
The president-elect is hiring a lot of people who look alike.
Management