Management
Poll: Half of Feds Think They’re Being Held to a Different Ethical Standard Than Trump's Appointees
One in six federal workers think the recent spending boosts in the omnibus bill will lead to waste.
Oversight
Why Do Trump’s Defenders Assume He’s Guilty?
With friends like these, the president should probably reconsider his messaging strategy.
Pay & Benefits
Is OPM's New Weather Policy the 'Natural Progression' of Telework?
Advocate urges careful roll-out of policy requiring remote workers to remain on the job during inclement weather.
Management
Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick to Lead NASA on Party-Line Vote
Bridenstine hailed by Republicans as patriot, slammed by Democrats as unqualified.
Nextgov
Security Gaps Could Let Hackers Edit Government Spending Data, Watchdog Says
New and old flaws in systems at a Treasury Department bureau added up to “a significant deficiency,” according to the Government Accountability Office.
Route Fifty
Tens of Thousands of Fish Travel by Truck Between Great Lakes States
“There has to be a cooperative spirit or it just flat-out won’t work,” according to Ed Eisch, fish production program manager for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Management
House Passes First IRS Reforms in 20 Years
Bipartisan batch of nine bills approved during Tax Day website freeze.
Nextgov
DHS is Lukewarm on the Bug Bounty Programs Congress Keeps Pushing
A bill mandating a DHS bug bounty passed the Senate Tuesday, but the department says it would duplicate work it’s already doing.
Tech
The Military Will Award $10 Million To The Company That Can Launch Satellites On Short Notice
The Air Force is desperate to replace larger satellites that are vulnerable to attack, and fast.
Management
Agencies Must Change Their Recruiting Strategies
Only 42 percent of federal employees believe their agencies recruit people with the right skills.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Kept Pompeo's North Korea Meeting a Secret
It took a few weeks for the meeting to come out.
Route Fifty
Lawmakers Push for Program to Improve Urban Flood Hazard Maps
Bipartisan legislation would create a four-year pilot project within the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Management
Budget Director Promises Appropriate Punishment for Pruitt’s Spending Violations, Details on Funding Cuts
Mulvaney also defends cuts at an agency he concedes he’s never heard of.
Pay & Benefits
OMB Chief Defends Pay Freeze, Pay for Performance
In House testimony, Mulvaney sets May time frame for release of agency reorganization plans.
Defense
'I Don’t Get Confused:' How Nikki Haley’s Feminist Clapback Could Cost Her a Job
Haley won't accept the blame for a failure of communication in the White House.
Management
Elon Musk’s Advice For When You’re Dragged Into Useless Meetings
The serial entrepreneur has as little patience for meetings as you do.
Route Fifty
What Cities Need to Know About Chatbots and Data Security
Chatbots make city services more efficient, but are they safe to use?
Management
Five 'Ethical Leadership' Values In James Comey's Book
Whatever you think of the fired FBI chief, his exploration of leadership is worthy of reflection.
Pay & Benefits