Management
Trump Signs Spending Bill and Emergency Declaration, Avoiding Shutdown and Granting Pay Raise
Most agencies will see an uptick in funding for fiscal 2019.
Nextgov
The Pentagon Thinks AI Could Help Troops Telepathically Control Machines
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking to build artificial intelligence into neural interfaces to let humans control machines with their thoughts.
Nextgov
Here’s What Technology Modernization Fund Dollars Are Doing Now
Three projects have awarded contracts so far and two have already spent a combined $6 million to date.
Management
Trump Declares National Emergency, Calling Government Border Drug Stats ‘Lies’
In a dark, rambling speech, the president repeated long-debunked arguments — and provided ammunition for likely court challenges.
Management
Too Few Women Leading Justice Department Litigation, Employees Say
Network of 375 federal attorneys says "dearth" of women sends "negative message."
Management
Analysis: What Trump Could Do If He Declares a State of Emergency
A president’s emergency powers are extensive, and largely unchecked.
Management
Trump’s Emergency Declaration Is a Test for Senate Republicans
For weeks, GOP lawmakers have warned the president against pursuing extraordinary measures. What now?
Oversight
Play of the Day: A National Emergency Fight Is Coming
Trump is going to try and bypass Congress to get his wall and late-night hosts are here to joke about it.
Route Fifty
General Electric to Pay Back State Incentives After Backtracking on New Headquarters
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ann Arbor dioxane plume … Norfolk’s recycling quandary … and the Bay Area’s new managed toll lane agreement.
Management
Former Trump Officials Are Supposed to Avoid Lobbying. Except 33 Haven’t.
The former officials — including ex-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke — have found ways to sidestep the administration’s ethics pledge. At least 18 of them are now registered federal lobbyists and the rest work in jobs that closely resemble lobbying.
Management
Winners and Losers From the Fiscal 2019 Spending Deal
See what's in the bill to avoid another shutdown.
Management
White House Budget Office Draws Positive Reviews for FOIA Portal Guidance
Transparency advocates praised the step, but said the effort lacks a lead agency.
Pay & Benefits
Do You Need a Financial Adviser?
Some questions to ask yourself before you sign up with one.
Route Fifty
How a Health Department Is Working to Contain a Measles Outbreak
When a case is suspected, public health employees launch an exhaustive investigative process that one official called "real gumshoe work."
Management
Congress Approves Bill to Avoid Another Shutdown as Trump Prepares National Emergency
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that Trump will sign the bill to keep the government open and move to redirect military funds to build a border wall simultaneously.
Nextgov
DHS ‘Doubling Down’ on Election Security Heading Into 2020
Under Congress’ budget deal, the Homeland Security Department will receive $33 million to combat foreign influence campaigns and defend election security in fiscal 2019.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Firing of DHS Official for Past Political Targeting
State Dept. IG was denied interview with appointee accused of intimidating career staff.
Management
House Democrats Reintroduce Bills to Expand Collective Bargaining Rights
After years of similar legislation stalling out, advocates hope for action in Democratically-controlled House.
Nextgov
Latest Spending Deal Includes Almost $20 Billion for IT Programs
The spending bills include multimillion-dollar agency projects and governmentwide funding sources for IT modernization and cybersecurity.
Management