Management
Trump Assembles Transition Team of Corporate Attorneys, Bankers and Lobbyists
The president-elect will need people to "help guide him through the swamp," Trent Lott says.
Defense
White House: $11.6B More Needed for ISIS Fight, Afghanistan
The request brings the expected 2017 price tag for both wars to $85.3 billion.
Management
What U.S. Transportation Policy Could Look Like Under Trump
From highway building and transit funding to ride-hailing and environmental concerns, expect big changes coming down the road.
Management
How to Cope With Post-Election Stress
Many people are fearful and anxious about what President Trump could mean for America. Psychologists weigh in on how to manage that anxiety and move forward.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Peaceful Transition of Power – And Websites – Has Begun
Obama and Trump meet as www.GreatAgain.gov goes live.
Management
Forcing Employees to Act Happy Only Makes Them More Miserable
There is such a thing as too much company flair.
Management
Donald Trump’s Point Man for Food Issues is a Veteran Big Soda Lobbyist
Rather than "drain the swamp" Donald Trump is tapping it to lead his transition efforts.
Route Fifty
Mayors Weigh in on Donald Trump’s Victory
Most call for unity, but some don’t seem willing to give up the fight.
Nextgov
Ransomware Emails Use OPM Breach to Lure Victims
A cybersecurity firm spotted several thousand of the emails Tuesday.
Management
Bush OPM Directors Tapped For Trump’s Management and Budget Transition Team
Kay Coles James and Linda Springer are among several Republicans from government, business, and think tanks who are helping the president-elect’s team prepare to govern.
Management
Obama and Trump Teams Spool Out Transition Detail
The president elect creates six “agency action” areas.
Nextgov
What Are President-Elect Trump’s Positions on Tech and Innovation?
While most of the real estate mogul's tech speak “has lots of implications for the private sector, it’s a bit of a blank slate when it comes to government tech.”
Management
There is a Precedent for Trump's Governmentwide Hiring Freeze
The president-elect could follow in Reagan and Carter’s footsteps.
Pay & Benefits
Money-Saving Medicare Tips
Questions and answers about FEHBP and Medicare plans in retirement.
Route Fifty
Public Land Battle Heats Up in Wyoming; Chicago Schools Take Credit Rating Hit
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: More gridlock ahead in Minn. state government; tropical bedbug worries in Florida; a Calexit for the Golden State?
Insights
From Volume To Value: UK's NHS Digital Provides U.S. Healthcare Agencies A Roadmap For Value-Based Payment Models
As American health agencies turn to care models that incentivize better patient outcomes, it's imperative they understand the journey is not devoid of risk.
Defense
Trump’s Long List of National Security Unknowns
Nobody knows what the president-elect will do about ISIS, NATO, or the size and shape of the U.S. military and intelligence workforce.
Pay & Benefits