Oversight
Trump Is Hiding His Phone Calls To World Leaders From The Public
The White House will no longer provide public summaries of the president's calls.
Management
New Details About the F-15X That Boeing is Pitching the U.S. Air Force
The single-seat jet is being built to shoot down enemy aircraft, pound targets on the ground, and even hit ships at sea.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Wants a Coke, Please
The leaked Michael Cohen tape has an odd moment when the future president asks for refreshment.
Management
No-Bid Maintenance Contract Sweetens Air Force One Deal for Boeing
A newly released contracting document reveals details about the $3.9 billion deal to buy and modify two 747s for presidential use.
Route Fifty
New York City Lawsuit Seeks Signal Upgrades for Blind Pedestrians
"I just don’t want to die trying to cross the street,” says one of the visually impaired plaintiffs in the case.
Management
As Shutdown Clock Ticks, Senate to Take Up Four Spending Bills
With appropriators behind schedule, longtime budget pundit fears clash over Trump’s border wall.
Route Fifty
Houston Promises Verizon’s Biggest 5G Rollout Yet
The city wanted a deal that improves service in overlooked areas.
Nextgov
Defense Department will Implement Anti-Spoofing Email Protections, CIO Says
The DMARC protections are already required for civilian agencies.
Management
U.S Officials Must Now Say 'Illegal Aliens,' Not 'Undocumented Immigrants'
But in the Immigration and Nationality Act, "illegal alien" is only used to refer to immigrants who have been convicted of a felony.
Nextgov
NIH Partners With Google Cloud to Speed Up Medical Breakthroughs
The move is part of the agency's STRIDES initiative, which gives researchers more access to cloud tools.
Defense
Analysis: Pulling Security Clearances Is Just the Start
Another norm falls victim to Trump as he turns the power of government against his critics
Management
A New Study Shows You’d Be Crazy Not To Send A Thank-You Note Post-Interview
People routinely underestimate the power of gratitude.
Oversight
Trump Must Face Lawsuit on Hotel Profits, Judge Rules
Attorneys general win round on case citing violations of Emoluments Clauses.
Pay & Benefits
Claiming Trump Has ‘Declared War,’ Feds Rally to Fight Back Against Executive Orders
The protest preceded the first hearing in a consolidated lawsuit brought by more than a dozen labor groups representing federal employees
Nextgov
Here’s How to Really Make Cabinet Secretaries Responsible for Cybersecurity
The president and OMB director should pester Cabinet officials about cybersecurity regularly, a former official says.
Pay & Benefits
Republican Lawmaker: 'It’s Long Past Time' for Federal Parental Paid Leave
Virginia congresswoman’s bill would provide 12 weeks paid leave to new parents, citing private sector practices.
Route Fifty
Wisconsin City to Offer Mini-Bonds to Residents
Mini-bonds are similar to traditional municipal bonds, but on a smaller scale.
Pay & Benefits
‘Our Public Servants Deserve Better’
Sen. Mark Warner said the Trump administration’s attacks on federal workers are undermining the nation, pleading directly with the president to “leave our federal employees alone.”
Management
Why Proactive Leadership Is Important
Humans have a tendency to keep doing what they’ve been doing, maintaining the status quo.
Nextgov