Nextgov

Navy Wants to Train Employees to be ‘Ethical Hackers’

Thirty-four sailors will undergo the Certified Ethical Hacker program, an intensive five-day course.

Management

Trump to Federal Employee Union: ‘I Have Your Back’

Presumptive Republican nominee promises to listen to rank and file in setting policy.

Management

For Once, A Good News Story About the Homeland Security Department

Thirteen employees are honored for acts of valor, on and off the job.

Oversight

Here's How a Clinton-Warren Ticket Might Just Work

In a campaign nearly defined by misogyny, it's nonsensical to think two women would be too much.

Oversight

Bid to Impeach IRS Chief Moves to New Phase

House Judiciary announces hearings on "misconduct," but IRS hasn't committed.

Management

The Small Tweaks That ​Turn​ an OK Life Into a Great One

There are many small changes anyone can make.

Defense

New Wave of Deportations Likely to Deepen Rift Between Immigrant Communities and the Administration

The administration's system for protecting asylum-seekers and other immigrants has major flaws, ones that have led to deaths following deportations.

Management

Americans Don't Trust Anything

High levels of trust are correlated with greater civic engagement, lower crime rates, and economic growth.

Defense

More than a Small Mention of Fake Islands is in the Pentagon's New China Report

The annual military assessment includes 7 full pages about South China Sea construction, up from 2 paragraphs last yea

Management

Effective Governance Begins With an Effective Transition

Veterans of previous transitions share some hard-earned wisdom.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Fake Publicist

According to reports, Donald Trump had an alter ego named "John Miller."

Route Fifty

Aggressive Bees Go On Rampage in Bay Area; Craft Brewing Won’t Save Alaska

Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Drunken Iowa beachgoers; mysterious Google Maps vehicle in Philly; and New York City toll evaders face Gov. Cuomo’s wrath.

Management

Senate Bill Would Allow Services to Restore Full Per Diem Rates for Defense Travelers

House and Senate versions of NDAA contain changes to a controversial Pentagon policy that reduced per diems for those on extended travel.

Management

Trump’s VA Privatization Plan, Feds Donating to Clinton and More From the Campaign Trail

Meanwhile, Sanders and Clinton are in lockstep opposition to proposed DHS actions.

Management

The Reasons Millennials Are Not Happy at Work

They need a whole shift in perspective.

Management

The Longest TSA Line You've Seen is at Chicago's Midway Airport

It took one YouTube user two and a half minutes to reach the end.

Nextgov

Spy Chief Finally Moves Ahead with Using Social Media in Federal Background Checks

Publicly available social media postings may soon be incorporated into government background investigations.

Nextgov

FDIC Calls ‘Major’ Data Breaches Accidental

The failure of an agency to classify a cyberincident as a "major" one could stall reporting of the incident.

Nextgov

Contractor Working on OPM’s Cyber Upgrades Suddenly Quits, Citing 'Financial Distress'

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., said she's “concerned that Imperatis’ default may now delay OPM’s much-needed IT infrastructure and security fixes."

Management

Park Service Defends Partnerships Against Fears of Commercialism

Director Jarvis cites stretched budget, says NPS has engaged corporate America and private philanthropists for 100 years.