Route Fifty

Is Public Corruption Becoming More or Less Common in the U.S.?

A recently published academic study takes a look at that.

Management

A Stupendous Government Satellite Animation of the Solar Eclipse

“I am not aware of anybody ever capturing the full eclipse in one set of images or video,” says a NASA scientist.

Management

Obama Looks to Outsiders to Fix “Big and Bloated” Government

Citizens must step in to help agencies address key challenges, president says.

Oversight

Democratic Lawmakers Accuse IGs of Bias in Clinton Email Probe

State and Intel Community watchdogs are accused of bias or inaccuracies.

Management

7 Leadership Principles from Women in National Security

Advice from trailblazing military leaders.

News

At Republican Debate, Firing Feds Takes Center Stage

"I will find them and I will fire them," Cruz says of federal workers he doesn't like.

Management

The Authentic Alliance of Donald Trump and Ben Carson

Former rivals find common ground by suggesting that in politics, people and events aren’t always what they seem.

Oversight

Spurt of Deaths at Postal Facility Has Employees Worried About Poison in the Air

"People are scared," labor leader says.

Nextgov

Industry Report Warns: Federal CISO Could Be ‘Disruptive’

The new federal IT security chief needs clearly defined job responsibilities and “top-down” support to be effective.

Defense

Pentagon Financial Managers See Shrinking Staff, Swelling Workload

Comptroller survey shows worry over meeting military’s operational requirements.

Nextgov

After Facing ‘Hard Truths,’ FedRAMP Director Pledges Changes to Cloud Security Process

The office responsible for cloud security authorization will publicly roll out a revamped and redesigned FedRAMP on March 28.

Management

The Case for Eating Lunch at Your Desk — and Being Okay With It

It’s a reasonable response to the way we eat, work and live today.

Nextgov

Wanted: Tech Superstars to Drive Government Innovation

Change makers who bridge the gap between technology and governance are crucial to the future of civic engagement and service delivery.

Oversight

Florida and Ohio Primaries Critical in the 'Stop Trump' Movement

If Rubio or Kasich can win one, his nomination becomes problematic. If they lose both, he may be unstoppable.

Management

F-35 Chief: Pentagon Should Think Hard Before Making Another Joint Fighter

Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan has a bit of advice for Air Force and Navy leaders envisioning their next tactical aircraft.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Charisma of the Democrats

Clinton says she's not a 'natural politician,' but is Sanders?

Oversight

Are Underqualified Congressional Staff Impeding Oversight, Wasting Agencies' Time?

Letter to Hill leaders warns of weak checks on executive branch and lobbyist power.

Pay & Benefits

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Traps to avoid if you’re going through a divorce.

Oversight

Congressional Crusader for Firing More Feds Announces Retirement

House committee leader played fundamental role in passing VA accountability law.

Defense

The Rise of Federal Surveillance Drones in the U.S.

A lot of government agencies are exercising their ability to look down on ordinary citizens.