Management
Federal Probe Into Puerto Rico Power Scandal Expands
After the island’s power company canceled the controversial Whitefish contract, there are new inquiries into another deal with an Oklahoma-based company.
Tech
A Twitter Employee Celebrated Their Last Day by Deleting Donald Trump's Account
The platform was able to restore the president's account shortly thereafter, including all followers and previous tweets.
Defense
Can the U.S. Hold Russia Accountable for Interfering in the 2016 Election?
Behind the special counsel’s big news this week, there has also been an explosion of evidence pointing to Moscow’s role in the presidential race.
Oversight
Play of the Day: From Russia With Cash
Paul Manafort had a thing for James Bond references.
Nextgov
CIA, NSA Offer Startups More Than Money
The intelligence community can serve as a test-bed for startups pitching AI and other emerging technologies.
Nextgov
This One Rule Informs All of Veterans Affairs' Customer Service Decisions
Bells and whistles are great, but they don't matter if they aren't helping customers, Veterans Affairs Department's Lynda Davis said.
Management
House Democrats Go to Court for Trump Hotel Documents
GSA is accused of stonewalling congressional overseers after Trump’s arrival.
Management
House Panel Approves Bill Doubling Feds’ Probationary Period
Democrats object to provision they say would reduce due process rights for employees.
Pay & Benefits
House Panel Backs Two-Year 'Cooling-Off Period' for Appointees Looking to Burrow In
Republicans have harped on the issue despite infrequent use of political to career conversions.
Management
Ex-Diplomats Balk at Trump’s Nominee to Lead Foreign Service
Choice of Indiana economic planner Akard would alter past requirement for senior State Dept. experience.
Pay & Benefits
Are You Ready to Retire? A Self-Assessment
Use this online tool to find out where you stand in the planning process.
Oversight
The Strange Case of Paul Manafort’s Multiple U.S. Passports
According to court documents, the president’s former campaign manager held three passports and had applied for 10 over the last decade.
Route Fifty
House GOP Firm on SALT Rollback in Tax Bill, Despite State, Local Protests
Republican lawmakers on Thursday introduced their sweeping proposal to rewrite the U.S. tax code.
Management
The Shadow Government Working to Save Obamacare From Collapse
With the Trump administration refusing to promote open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, a cadre of former Obama officials steps in to fill the void—with an assist from the ex-president himself.
Oversight
NASA Has Found Another 20 Promising Planets For Humans to Colonize
One of these new planets is ripe for an "Interstellar"-style space mission.
Management
The Houston Astros Proved the Power of Long-Term Thinking
The worst team in baseball had a plan.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Penchant For Branding
The Cut Cut Cut Act is a marketing victory for the GOP.
Nextgov
Three-Star General Wants Artificial Intelligence in Every New Weapon System
The department's Project Maven uses machine learning to go through drone video feeds but that's just the beginning, Air Force Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan said.
Management
Trump Opposes House-Backed Effort to Reform Emergency Disaster Spending
White House doesn’t want hurricane relief funding to compete with wildfire suppression efforts.
Management