Management
VA Shadow Rulers Had Sway Over Contracting and Budgeting
New disclosures and investigations are straining the three Trump associates’ relationship with the new VA secretary.
Route Fifty
State-Federal ‘Double Jeopardy’ Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court
Oral arguments in the case of Terance Martez Gamble v. United States of America are scheduled for Thursday.
Management
George H.W. Bush's Bureaucratic Legacy
He presented himself as an outsider, but leveraged his extensive experience in government as president.
Defense
Mattis ‘Optimistic’ Pentagon Will Get Needed Budget from White House, Democrats
Mattis tells nervous defense industry execs and conservatives at Reagan National Defense Forum he doesn’t expect sharp budget cuts from House Democrats and President Trump.
Management
Analysis: Why We’ll Miss George H.W. Bush, America’s Last Foreign Policy President
The first President Bush had some impressive foreign policies wins, but could he be best remembered for getting the US entangled in Iraq?
Nextgov
10 Problems DHS Wants Innovative Small Businesses to Solve in 2019
The department will be offering millions of dollars to small businesses able to offer solutions to these 10 tough technical problems.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Funds Rebounded in November
The Thrift Savings Plan’s portfolio of international stocks continued to stall last month.
Management
Congress Set to Pass Two-Week Stopgap Measure This Week to Avoid Partial Shutdown
Trump said he would likely approve a continuing resolution in light of George H.W. Bush's death.
Management
How Leaders Can Get Customer Experience Results in 2019
Four concrete steps that will enable lasting improvements.
Oversight
Six White House Employees Violated Hatch Act With MAGA Tweets
Special Counsel absolves four others, including Mick Mulvaney and Sarah Sanders.
Defense
Analysis: Presidents Need to Visit the Troops
It’s how commanders in chief show soldiers they’re not forgotten.
Management
Flying Trump To Midterm Rallies To Stump For Republicans Cost Taxpayers Millions
Trump criticized Air Force One travel to campaign stops when Obama was in office.
Oversight
Here's What You Need to Know About Wednesday's Government Closure
The day of mourning for President George H.W. Bush will be treated like a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President's Trip to the G20 Summit
Trump's visit included meeting some leaders and seeing some protests.
Oversight
Ill Nuclear Workers’ Benefits Petitions Have to Be Reviewed Within 6 Months. Some Have Languished About a Decade.
A petition filed by a Los Alamos worker has been in limbo for 10 years. At the Savannah River Site, a petition has lingered for 11 years. At Sandia National Laboratories, workers have been waiting seven years for a final decision.
Route Fifty
When Rehiring Retired Public Workers, Guidelines Can Be Key
New research takes a look at post-retirement employment policies in states across the U.S.
Management
Federal Agencies to Close Wednesday to Honor President George H.W. Bush
Executive order closes government out of respect for the 41st president, who died Friday.
Management
How to Build High Performing Teams
Government-funded research shows the major factor for success: connectedness.
Oversight
Advocacy Group Sues for Documents on Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Tweak
PEER accuses the White House of demanding a change to “senior leaders” definition to prevent workers from criticizing Trump appointees.
Management