Oversight

Trump Repeatedly Threatens Retaliation Against Russia Investigators

Congressman Adam Schiff has plans to probe several uncomfortable subjects for the Trump administration, and the president is ready to fight.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Jeff Sessions Learned His Fate From John Kelly

The "You're fired!" president did not fire the attorney general.

Route Fifty

Announcing the 10 Winners of the 2018 Route Fifty Navigator Awards

Here are individuals and teams making a difference in state and local government and the communities they serve.

Route Fifty

Despite Democratic Gains, GOP Still Dominant in State Legislatures

Republicans now hold about two dozen more state legislative chambers around the U.S. than Democrats.

Nextgov

After Listening to Veterans, VA Put All Its Services on One Website

In the future, officials hope to eliminate most—if not all—of the paperwork and other bureaucratic barriers that prevent veterans from accessing the benefits they’ve earned.

Oversight

OSHA Faults Agriculture Department in Lead Abatement Fiasco

A union representing employees in Rural Development also regained the right to telework.

Oversight

Democrats' Coming Oversight Agenda: Subpoenas But Little Bipartisanship?

Incoming chairs Cummings and Nadler vow to "restore integrity to government."

Insights

Enhancing Government Readiness: The Next Generation of Enterprise Asset Management

GBC's latest issue brief takes a look at federal assets and the challenges of managing them effectively.

Insights

Flash Poll: An Eye Towards Efficiency

GBC polled 155 federal employees on their agency's ability to manage assets and properties. Click here to read the results.

Management

What Sessions’s Resignation Means for Robert Mueller

His temporary replacement, Matthew Whitaker, has expressed skepticism over the scope of the Russia investigation—which he’ll now oversee.

Tech

Once Again, It Looks Like Russians Tried To Interfere With U.S. Elections

More meddling into Facebook and Instagram.

Management

With Midterms Over, Lame-Duck Congress Now Turns to Avoiding a Shutdown

Some agencies are fully funded, but 300,000 feds still at risk of furloughs.

Management

How to Cut Government Spending Without a Hiring Freeze

President Trump has instructed his Cabinet secretaries to cut their budgets by 5 percent next year.

Insights

Access Denied: Threats to Endpoint Security in the Federal Government

GBC's recent issue brief examines the endpoint dilemma. With so many mobile devices and points of entry to organizational networks, how can federal agencies ensure they are protected from sophisticated cyber attacks?

Pay & Benefits

Cost of Living Adjustments for Military Retirees, the Blended Retirement Deadline Looms and More

A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.

Route Fifty

Emergency Comms Survey Reveals Top Concerns for Public Sector Decision Makers

A good reminder for state and local governments: Is your employee contact information up to date?

Oversight

Analysis: Oversight Is the Biggest Winner of the Midterm Elections

The Democratic victory in the House provides an opportunity to drain the swamp, after two years of willful Republican cover for dodgy behavior.

Management

NIH Is Looking For Someone To Roll Its Joints

Interested applicants must be able to produce marijuana cigarettes of varying strengths.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Midterm Madness

No one really knows what to make of the results.

Route Fifty

Mixed Results for Democrats in Battleground Governors Races

Democrats picked up seven seats, but also lost a few competitive races.