Oversight
Play of the Day: Mueller's First Indictments
Late-night reacts to the news about Paul Manafort, Rick Gates and George Papadopoulos.
Nextgov
What’s the Federal Government’s Role in Smart Cities?
A D.C. research and advocacy group says high tech infrastructure can’t be just a local project.
Nextgov
DHS is Too Slow to Share Cyber Threat Info, Companies Say
Homeland Security threat information is too slow to arrive and sometimes outdated, three out of six industry representatives said.
Management
Agency Jobs Watch: Education Offers Buyouts and Early Retirement
Agency reform plans were finalized in September.
Management
Will Higher Fees Hurt the National Park Service's Diversity Efforts?
A trip to Yosemite or Yellowstone doesn’t come cheap. Some experts worry raising the entrance fee from $25 to $70 could make a difference in who is welcomed.
Oversight
Democrats Warn Trump: Leave Mueller Alone
After Monday's indictments, lawmakers urged Republicans to join them in supporting the special counsel's investigation.
Management
Trump’s Plan to Ban Transgender Military Personnel Hits a Roadblock
A federal court ruling creates another setback for the president’s efforts to roll back many of his predecessor’s policies.
Nextgov
The Urgent Case for IoT Security Training for Civilian Agencies
Civilian agencies could learn a thing or two from the military's cyber culture.
Management
State Department Rejoins Presidential Management Fellows Program
The agency will accept a handful of fellows in 2018 after unexpectedly withdrawing from the PMF program this year.
Defense
Is Your Office Secure? Not Necessarily If You Work at These 4 Agencies
Watchdog finds some agencies have not kept up with standards for addressing facility vulnerabilities.
Management
Three Basic Truths About People That Busy Leaders Should Not Ignore
It’s sometimes too easy to lose sight of some bedrock management principles.
Management
Puerto Rico Terminates Controversial Contract to Restore Its Power
Arrangement had caused concern at FEMA and on Capitol Hill.
Management
Former Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort Faces 12 Federal Charges
An indictment against him for conspiracy against the United States, conspiracy to launder money, false statements, and other charges, is the first to emerge from special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia interference in the 2016 election.
Defense
Trump's Top Intelligence Officials Confirm Russia Meddled In the U.S. Election
Russia's efforts to influence the US election have been unequivocally confirmed on the record by all top U.S. intelligence officials.
Oversight
Play of the Day: School House Trump Explains the 25th Amendment
A cartoon lays out part of the Constitution to the president.
Route Fifty
Ways and Means Chair: Property Tax Deduction to Remain Intact Under GOP Tax Plan
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady's comments have implications for the fate of the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, as the Republican push to rewrite the nation's tax code continues.
Management
One Step At a Time: Simple Nudges Can Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity
Dropping old, bad habits is hard, but starting new, good ones may not be so difficult. Or so a recent study suggests. Read how a simple sign at an airport made a difference.
Route Fifty
The Places at Greatest Risk of Being Undercounted in the 2020 Census
A new interactive mapping tool helps to identify them.
Defense