Oversight
Republicans Look to Push Shutdown Deadline Back Two Weeks
New stopgap spending bill would set up a funding deadline just before Christmas.
Management
Could a Resource-Strapped IRS Handle Tax Reform?
Congress’s continuing cuts to the tax agency’s budget contrast with the Reagan administration’s funding hikes after the 1986 reforms.
Management
Rex Tillerson’s Slow-Motion Exit
The latest report about the secretary of state’s possible ouster undermines his credibility as America’s top diplomat.
Management
Peter Thiel Turns Down a Senior Intelligence Role
The president’s biggest backer in Silicon Valley told the White House he no longer wishes to lead the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.
Management
Federal Managers Should Learn From Denver’s ‘Peak Performance’ Program
It doesn’t require legislation or special funding, and it could produce gains in every agency.
Management
The First Rule Of Public Speaking, According To an Expert On Eloquence
In "The Gift of the Gab," linguist David Crystal explains why you should never trust anyone who lets you go on for too long.
Oversight
Dueling CFPB Chiefs Face Dueling Allegations
Watchdog demands investigation into Mulvaney’s use of OMB staff at the embattled agency, while a Republican senator accuses Leandra English of improperly burrowing into the civil service.
Management
VA Pledges to Stop Covering Up Its Doctors' Bad Behavior
Lawmakers question Veterans Affairs leaders after auditors found the department failed to properly report malfeasance.
Management
Puerto Rico’s Official Hurricane Death Toll Was 55. So Why Do Researchers Say It’s 500 Or More?
They found deaths after Maria exceeded the number of people who would have died under normal circumstances by more than 1,000.
Management
Tillerson Fills In Some Details of the State Department’s Unfolding ‘Redesign’
“I don’t want to have fire a bunch of people,” said the Secretary of State.
Management
OPM Can Lead the Transformation of Government
Present circumstances have created a rare opportunity for the Office of Personnel Management.
Management
Could a New Cessna Find Its Way to the Battlefield?
FedEx will be the first to operate the new twin-engine turboprop, but military sales may not be far behind.
Management
Research Shows Jerks Get Ahead In Spite Of Their Jerkiness, Not Because Of It
Civil behavior pays off in other ways too.
Management
Court Refuses to Block Trump Appointee From Assuming Command of Consumer Bureau
Judge rejects CFPB deputy director’s request for a temporary restraining order to bar Mick Mulvaney from serving as acting director.
Management
The Agencies Cutting the Most Regulations
More than 80 percent of Trump's withdrawn rules were proposed under Obama.
Management
How To Network At Conferences Even If You're Not a Natural
Don't miss out on the most valuable aspect of attending a conference.
Management
How To Digital Detox Without Totally Ditching Your Phone
Freeing yourself from your device doesn't need to be extreme in order to be effective.
Management
Shutdown Negotiations Between Trump and Democrats Break Down Before Starting
Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle warn of increased chances of shuttering agencies.
Management
State Department’s Reorganization Guru Quits
After three months on the job, private-sector efficiency expert resigns.
Management