Oversight
Play of the Day: Another Trump Executive Order Signing
The president almost forgot to do the one thing he was there for.
Route Fifty
U.S. House Intergovernmental Task Force Delves Into Federalism Issues
The dean of Yale Law School was among those who spoke to the recently launched panel as it met for the second time.
Management
Federal Employees Happier, More Engaged for Third Year in a Row
Worker response to OPM’s annual survey reaches lowest level in more than a decade.
Nextgov
DHS Nominee Would Be Agency’s First Homegrown Cyber Leader
Kirstjen Nielsen would be the agency's first secretary with extensive cyber experience.
Nextgov
Census Needs $4.5B More for 2020 Count, Commerce Secretary Says
The funds are crucial to getting the IT back on track, Wilbur Ross told lawmakers.
Management
Lawmakers Debate Bringing BRAC to VA Health Care Facilities
New bill would create commission to recommend facilities for closure.
Management
Appointee Watch: Kelly’s Replacement at DHS Announced
An acting Health and Human Services secretary also has been named.
Management
Five Ways to Create Space to Think
Most people say they do their best thinking in the shower, driving or exercising, but there’s a better way.
Pay & Benefits
Are You Mentally Prepared for Retirement?
You need to visualize your life after your federal career is over.
Management
How Government-Supported Forced Labor Is Undercutting American Manufacturers
Making federal prisoners sew garments is legal, but it doesn’t make it right.
Management
Agency Wordsmiths' Writing Regressed Last Year, Study Finds
More than half of agencies saw their scores drop on a plain language assessment.
Management
The Curious Case of a ‘National Laboratory’ That Collected Excess Federal Equipment
Agency watchdogs probe transfers of computers and microscopes—and an effort to obtain a fleet of Learjets.
Pay & Benefits
Ousted Local Officials Accuse Largest Federal Employee Union of ‘Sloppy Coup’
AFGE put its Labor Department local in trusteeship over spending on a settlement distribution event.
Management
Top Defense CEO Blasts Washington Budget Gridlock
‘National security is not an entitlement,” said Michael Strianese, chairman and CEO of L3 Technologies.
Management
Lawmakers Want Answers on 'Unacceptable' Security Clearance Backlog
OPM and Defense Department argue over which is better able to oversee the clearance process.
Management
Federal Agencies Significantly Ramp Up California Wildfire Response
Federal personnel fighting fires in California tripled in a matter of days.
Management
The To-Do List Is a Tyrant That Will Keep Your Life and Your Goals Small
When we prioritize tasks that are easiest to complete, we sacrifice big-picture lessons
Management
The Woman Keeping Extremists From Trump Has Been Nominated To Keep the U.S. Safe
Kirstjen Nielsen, a longtime aide to general John Kelly, has been nominated to head the Department of Homeland Security.
Management
This Can Make Middle Managers Inflate Success
While many believe unethical behavior in large companies comes from the top, new research points to another source: middle managers.
Oversight