Defense
U.S. Was ‘Ill-Prepared’ to Help Train Afghan Security Forces, IG Finds
“One U.S. officer watched TV shows like Cops and NCIS” for lesson plans, watchdog says.
Defense
‘Cyber Defense Is Very Much About Political Decisions’
When European defense ministers played a tabletop cyber defense exercise, things got hard very quickly.
Defense
Analysis: Giving the Deep State More Leeway to Kill With Drones
President Trump is poised to compound the most grave moral failing of his predecessor by making targeted killings less safe, less legal, and less rare.
Nextgov
Congress Tackles Data Breaches, Russian Meddling and IT Modernization
Lawmakers will address cybersecurity concerns at two major agencies this week.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Questions Oversight of Agencies’ Buyout, Early Retirement Offers
OPM has a history of approving faulty requests for separation incentive authority, congressman says.
Oversight
Momentum Builds for Probe of HHS Secretary’s Travel Costs
Agency says using charter planes helps Price move power out of Washington.
Oversight
IG: Immigration and Border Agency Execs Used Security Details Without Legal Authority
Homeland Security agrees to review protection programs, but will not suspend them during the review.
Nextgov
The Air Force Will Dole Out $1 Billion for Cloud Migration
Dell EMC, General Dynamics and Microsoft teamed to win a big Air Force contract.
Management
Trump Is Having a Profound Impact on Regulatory Policy
Despite a lack of legislative success, the new administration is making its mark.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Wants to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
He may not know what it means, but he definitely wants it done.
Route Fifty
Local Governments Prepare for a Federal Fight Over ‘Double Taxation’
Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola: “Coupled with the declining federal support in cities, removing the SALT deduction would only further strain our already stressed municipal budgets."
Management
SAMMIE Awards Honor Team That Cracked Volkswagen Emissions Cheating
Award winners will be feted at a black-tie event in Washington on Sept. 27.
Route Fifty
With the Clock Running Out on CHIP Reauthorization, State Officials Are Preparing to Panic
“It’s just insane that it’s come this close and it’s so embroiled. With all the terrible decisions to be made, surely this isn’t a hard decision.”
Route Fifty
Can Block Grants Save the Day on Health Reform?
States haven’t necessarily proven to be more efficient managers of health care funding than the federal government.
Management
Congress Wants to Boost Agency Use of Evidence in Program Evaluation
Improving data to measure outcomes is not a pretext to cut spending, panelists say.
Management
National Weather Service Develops New Career Path for Meteorologists
Initiative will help aspiring forecasters advance their careers while relieving the burden of administrators in charge of hiring and promoting.
Management
Agencies Begin White House-Mandated Training for Every Fed on Consequences of Leaks
Employees across government are receiving training this week on unauthorized disclosures.
Pay & Benefits
How Ready Are You For Retirement? A Quick Quiz
A simple way to assess where you stand.
Management