Defense
U.S. Plans ‘Continuous Evaluation’ of New and Existing Security Clearances
Every federal employee authorized to handle classified information will be cross-checked for signs of risk using court proceedings, financial data, and more.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Fireworks at Peter Strzok's Hearing
Members of Congress questioned the federal agent and things got heated.
Route Fifty
5G Compromise Bill Still a Hit to Local Government
Wireless industry groups support the new Senate bill, but the Institute for Local Self-Reliance argues it sacrifices too much local government authority.
Route Fifty
1.6 Million Parking Spaces for 83,141 Households?
Study of five cities finds “lavish” amounts of parking.
Nextgov
VA Creates Special Office to Direct $16B Health Record Overhaul
The House Veterans Affairs Committee also unveiled the lawmakers who will track the project from its new subcommittee.
News
Inspectors General Mark 40th Year Feeling Needed But Stretched
It’s not exactly a mid-life crisis, but IGs need new skills and resources to keep up with the times.
Management
AFGE Recounts Evictions, 'Union Busting' at Federal Agencies
Union officials say they are unsure how they will perform legally required representational duties under Trump executive orders.
Route Fifty
This City Park Is Using Goats to Remove Invasive Plant Species
It's the goats' second season at Theodore Wirth Regional Park, a project spearheaded by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Management
Donald Trump Wants To Repaint Air Force One To Look 'More American'
He wants a bigger bed, too.
Management
The U.S. Decided To Keep 46 Kids Under Five Separated From Their Families. Here’s Why
It's unclear when or if these children will be reunited with their parents.
Route Fifty
All 50 States Now Protect Public Breastfeeding
The Trump administration got headlines for trying to remove pro-breastfeeding language from a World Health Organization resolution, but in the U.S. the last two states this spring passed laws allowing public breastfeeding.
Nextgov
GSA Adds Login.gov to Sweeping Bug Bounty Program
Participants can win between $150 and $5,000 for each bug they find.
Pay & Benefits
13 Things to Know About Your Annuity Options
The choice you make is so important that you should think about it at least a year before you retire.
Nextgov
DHS Would Get More Power to Bar Risky Contractors Under Dueling Proposals
Congress and the White House are zeroing in on supply chain threats.
Management
Here’s What House Democrats Envision Happening After They Abolish ICE
Lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate the immigration enforcement agency.
Management
White House Advances Efforts to Improve Real Property Management
OMB Instructs agencies to name senior officers to manage the effort as GSA releases a new asset map.
Management
‘Find Your Passion’ Is Awful Advice
A major new study questions the common wisdom about how we should choose our careers.
Management
Brett Kavanaugh Would Likely Be Reluctant to Support Federal Regulation of Big Business
President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee has demonstrated an unequivocal skepticism.
Oversight