Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Drives the Twitter Train
The president-elect recently took issue with CNN and Toyota.
Route Fifty
Ariz. Gov. Urges Caution on Obamacare Repeal; Ky. Legislature OKs Abortion, Anti-Union Bills
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: State government layoffs loom in Iowa and Maine; Cuomo’s new cybersecurity response proposal in New York; and not much fuss on the last street plowed in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Tech
How Does a President Settle on His Science Policy?
Innovation is a huge part of economic growth – and the White House needs to be well-informed on science and tech issues when setting goals and budgets. Here's how presidents get up to speed.
Management
Does ‘Big Government’ Hurt Growth? It’s Not as Simple as That
That "big government" hurts growth has become received wisdom, leading many countries to austerity policies. New research shows it is a lot more complicated than that.
Pay & Benefits
At-Will Employment, Workforce Cuts and Other Bills From Congress’ First Week
A look at measures federal employees should keep an eye on.
Nextgov
Intel Report: Russian Government Aimed to Help Trump with Hacks
The new report does not provide additional nonpublic information to support its findings.
Management
Foreign Service Veterans Aren't Alarmed by Trump’s Recall of Envoys
But the President-elect’s edict to remove all politically appointed ambassadors by Jan. 20 is unusual.
Management
Intel Community Watchdog Reports Steady Rise in Whistleblower Activity
Disclosures to Congress go up as internal training and outreach accelerate, report says.
Management
Nominate An Outstanding Federal Employee For An ‘Oscar’
Jan. 15 is the deadline to submit nominations for the 2017 Service to America awards.
Oversight
House Continues Pursuit of Regulatory Roll-Back Bills
REINS Act would require both chambers to approve agencies’ major rules in 70 days.
Tech
Is NASA Paving the Way for Asteroid Mining?
The agency just greenlit a robotic mission to the most metal-rich space rock in the solar system.
Tech
Intelligence Chief Sets High Expectations For Election Hacking Report
James Clapper promises more details of Russian influence operations aimed at U.S. election.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President-elect, Relative Truth and Intelligence
Donald Trump is making news on Twitter once again.
Management
It’s a New Year—Have You Transformed Yourself Yet?
Three steps for lasting and meaningful change.
Nextgov
The Concerns with the Millennial Takeover of Government
While this generation is familiar with technology, it often takes security for granted, a new study finds.
Route Fifty
Taking Center Stage in Minnesota’s Legislature: Infrastructure, Taxes and Health Insurance Costs
Now in control of both the state House and Senate, Republican leaders look to tackle escalating health insurance premiums.
News
Lawmaker: New Congress Is 'A Moment to Reimagine the Federal Government'
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., uses a new twist on the "Washington Monument" strategy.
Management