Defense
U.S. Army Racing to Catch Up to Russia On Battle Drones
After watching UAVs dominate eastern Ukrainian skies, the service is seeking counter-drone tech and new families of flying robots.
Defense
CIA Director Calls 9/11 Legislation 'Badly Misguided'
Congress delivered a historic rebuke to the administration on Wednesday by overriding Obama’s veto.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump May Have a Miss Universe Problem
Or maybe it's an opportunity for a new slogan.
Pay & Benefits
Insurance Premiums Go Up, Up, Up; Shutdown Scare Ends; and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
News
Consumer Bureau Rebuffs Critics Who Deny It Broke Wells Fargo Scandal
Debate continues as bank execs see their hefty earnings clawed back.
Defense
The CIA is Trying to Protect the Privacy Rights of Someone Who Does Not Exist
Why is it holding on to the files of a fictional Cold War journalist?
Oversight
Another First for Obama: A Veto Override
Congress voted overwhelmingly to disregard the president’s rejection of legislation allowing 9/11 victims to sue a foreign government in U.S. court.
Oversight
Congress Votes to Keep Government Open
The continuing resolution passed both chambers and funds agencies through Dec. 9.
Management
Yes, You Can Fire Incompetent Government Employees
The Merit Systems Protection Board issues refresher guidance in Civil Service principles and prohibited practices.
Route Fifty
Detroit IT Director Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charges; ‘Porn Dog’ Deployed in Columbus
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: South Side Chicago food deserts; a new governor’s mansion in North Dakota; and an ‘After School Satan’ program in Portland.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Will Pay 6.2 Percent More Toward Health Care Premiums in 2017
The government's contribution will rise 3.7 percent.
Oversight
No One Knows What the Words 'Healthy' or 'Natural' Mean in Food—Including the US Government
The FDA for months has been working on a definition for “natural,” and on Tuesday it announced it would be tackling “healthy” as well.
Management
A Nomination for the First U.S. Ambassador to Cuba in 50 Years
President Obama nominated a longtime diplomat for the top post in the communist country.
Defense
U.S. Air Force Preps a Controversial No-Bid Purchase of Spy Planes
Lawmakers balk at replacing aging EC-130Hs with smaller Gulfstream G550s without open competition.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Clinton/Trump Debate Fallout
Trump gained power from his vanquished foes and is now leading in some imaginary polling.
Route Fifty
Cities Have the 'Ability to Coalescence That Bottom-Up Movement' to Fix Racial Inequalities
At a pivotal point in U.S. history, local governments and the private sector must collaborate to close opportunity gaps where the federal government cannot, according to social justice experts.
Route Fifty
Boston’s Redevelopment Rebranding; California’s New Fishing Rules
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Racism in Delaware government, fire-damaged bridge that nearly collapsed reopens in Pittsburgh; and Butte business owners vs. homeless
Management
IRS Begins Privatization of Long-Term Tax Debt Collection
Union says federal employees slated to lose their jobs should be retrained for the positions.
Management