Tech
GovExec Daily: NASA's New Space Toilet Project
Nextgov's Brandi Vincent joins the podcast to discuss the Universal Waste Management System.
Management
Trump Signs Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill
Measure will keep agencies funded through Dec. 11.
Nextgov
VA Officials Hope to Wrap Training, Testing Before October Go-Live of EHR Program
Despite numerous obstacles, the Veterans Affairs Department expects to be ready for the October 24 deployment date its new electronic health records system.
Route Fifty
'None of Us Are Immune': Growing Number of Elected Officials Diagnosed With Covid-19
In March, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez was the first prominent elected official to receive a positive test result for the coronavirus. Dozens have followed since then.
Route Fifty
Treasury Secretary Suggests White House is Open To Deal on New State and Local Aid
Steven Mnuchin's remarks on Wednesday come as talks are restarting over the possibility of a coronavirus assistance package ahead of the upcoming election.
Pay & Benefits
Voting Flexibilities for Feds, and a TSA Leave Bill
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Despite President’s Comments, Transition Efforts Required By Law Are Underway
The Trump administration so far has met all of its requirements to prepare for the transition to a second term or a new president.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Trump and Biden Spar Over Pandemic During Debate; Former FDA Commissioners Condemn Political Interference
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Defense Experts Throw Warning Flags As Congress Mulls Tighter Buy-American Rules
The House NDAA would require major defense programs to be all-American by 2026.
Pay & Benefits
Feds’ Most Valuable (and Perhaps Undervalued) Benefit
And how not to lose it in retirement.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The White House Diversity Order and Memos
Eric Katz joins the podcast to talk about the Trump administration's latest moves to curb certain types of training at agencies.
Management
Interior Employees Raise Concerns After Department Celebrates 'European Heritage Month'
A publication created a small stir after employees likened it to promoting white pride.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Judge Reaffirms USPS Must Approve Overtime in Run Up to Election
Postal Service has faced five consecutive losses in lawsuits challenging Louis DeJoy's reforms.
Management
Coming Soon: A Short Window for Improving Federal Agencies’ Performance
For career executives, the time between the presidential election and the inauguration is an opportunity to use evidence and data to advise incoming political appointees on what works and what doesn't.
Route Fifty
New Virus Relief Proposal Includes Less Aid for States and Localities
But there’s a chance it could help to revive stalled talks. House Democrats released their updated plan for a coronavirus assistance package on Monday.
Route Fifty
California Will Require Prisons to House Transgender People By Gender Identity
A new law will require California correctional facilities to place transgender people in housing units that align with their gender identity, not their sex assigned at birth.
Management
Hotline is Open to Report Contractors’ Defiance of New EO on Diversity Training
The recent executive order bans certain employee diversity and inclusion training the White House considers divisive.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Military Members Outnumber Civilians in ‘Operation Warp Speed,’ Relief Talks Resume
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
We Need to Talk About Corruption
A new book makes a compelling case for how money is warping government and distorting democracy to the detriment of us all.
Oversight