Defense
Apple to Fight Court Order on San Bernardino Attacker’s iPhone
The company says it will fight an order that instructs it to provide “reasonable technical assistance” to unlock an iPhone that belonged to one of the attackers.
Defense
Ted Cruz's Hugely Expensive Plan for a Huge Military
Attacked by rivals for being soft on defense, the Texas senator lays out a program to guarantee peace through strength.
Management
Government’s IT Problem is Not Limited to Systems
If the technology is obsolete, the employees who maintain it are dinosaurs. Replacing them will require a new approach to pay.
Oversight
Play of the Day: George W. Bush is Back to Help Out His Brother
The 43rd president stumps for Jeb in South Carolina.
Route Fifty
When the Soft Power of Naming City Streets Sparks Conflict
From time to time, an ordinarily non-confrontational municipal function can become something very much out of the ordinary.
Management
What Gifts Are Given to the U.S. President
For decades, foreign dignitaries have showered U.S. leaders with presents, ranging from the extravagant to the bizarre.
Nextgov
Will Congress Write a $3 Billion Check for Better Federal IT Systems?
It’s still unclear what strategy the White House is pursuing to make the newly proposed IT modernization fund a reality.
Nextgov
How Can You Train AI to Get Smarter? The Intelligence Community Wants to Know
IARPA wants to guard against an "AI winter," during which there's less research and less funding for AI.
Defense
The Pentagon Has a Super-Fast Bird Drone
The Defense Department’s mad scientists show how to make super-fast, light-weight drones.
Management
Pentagon Rule Would Deepen Dialogue with Major Industry Contractors
Better Buying Power follow-up seeks advance notice of R&D investment.
Oversight
Scalia's Death and the Consequences for Unions
With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, organized labor may be spared—for a little while.
Management
Obama Calls for One-Year Onboarding Program for All New Senior Execs
OPM guidance formalizes program inconsistently implemented across government.
Management
MSPB Agrees That VA Senior Executive Screwed Up, But Not Enough to Fire Her
Judge says he reversed the removal of Linda Weiss because a 2014 law prevented him from imposing a lighter punishment.
Nextgov
DOD Invests to Prep Networks for Internet of Everything
The Pentagon’s IT arm recently gave the tech trend du jour more validation with the $4.3 billion Global Network Services contract.
Management
Risk-Intolerant Acquisition Processes Are Hurting Innovation
A new study shows there are steps agency leaders can take.
Management
GAO Toots Its Own Horn, Sets Record for Returns on Taxpayers' Investments
Congress' watchdog says it brings in $134 for every dollar spent.
Management
The Diversity Advantage
A study of 22,000 organizations finds a link between having women in leadership roles and profitability.
Route Fifty
It’s Tax Season, and States Are Battling Bogus Requests for Refunds
To avoid paying millions of dollars in bogus income tax returns, states are coordinating with the IRS and tax-preparation companies this year to combat online tax filing scams.
Management
Training Future ‘Lady Bosses’
A woman in Reno wants to instill an entrepreneurial mindset in girls.
Oversight