Oversight
Trump Demands the Prosecution of His Defeated Rival
Even as he admits he’s not supposed to interfere with the Justice Department, the president just can’t help himself.
Defense
Trump's North Korea Policy Earns Praise—From a Former North Korean Diplomat
“The unpredictability has worked to some extent,” says one of the country’s highest-profile defectors.
Oversight
Senate Panel Requests Information on Whistleblower Retaliation at TSA
Committee leadership highlights poor FEVS scores on questions relating to whistleblower protections, "arbitrary" actions.
Management
Appointee Watch: Agriculture Nominee Withdraws, Fed Chair Nominated, and More
More ambassadorial nominees announced amid Trump comments on vacancies at State.
Management
A Program Providing Vital Data to Threatened Citizens Is Itself at Risk
NOAA’s Digital Coast platform gives vulnerable communities access to critical information during natural disasters.
Pay & Benefits
The State Department Spends $500M Annually on Perks for Employees Overseas
Payments range from adjustments for dangerous posts to pet relocation.
Nextgov
Army and Navy Cyber Command Ready Way Ahead of Schedule
The services reached the milestone a year ahead of schedule.
Management
Trump Nominates Justice Dept. Attorney to Be Intel Community Watchdog
Pick comes as acting leaders pursue change in whistleblower protections.
News
Trump Continues to Insist He’ll Never Fill Some Top Government Jobs
“I’m the only one that matters” when it comes to policy decisions, president says.
Management
A Bit of Planning Can Help You Avoid Distractions and Do Your Best Creative Work
Here's how to structure your day to allow for deep thinking.
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