Defense
Are ‘Restrictions’ Keeping Us From Winning in Afghanistan?
An Army intelligence expert and retired special forces warrior lay out what red tape the President should cut in Afghanistan.
Management
IRS Faces a Resource Crunch
Implementing tax reform won’t be easy for an agency whose budget has been cut steadily.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Many Personalities of Donald Trump
The president explained his different speech moods on Twitter.
Route Fifty
Zinke’s National Monument Review Sent to Trump
Details are mostly under wraps, but the Interior secretary said no monuments would be eliminated. There could be, however, unspecified changes to a “handful.”
Management
The Federal Managers Who Aren’t Afraid to Take Risks
New data suggest the conventional wisdom is wrong, raising important policy questions.
Nextgov
Trump’s Lack of ‘Moral Infrastructure’ Causes Cyber Advisers to Resign
Board members also condemned the president’s response to racist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Nextgov
Now Is the Time to Think About How Artificial Intelligence Will Change War
The cost of engaging in cyberspace is much lower than that of human combat.
Management
EPA Has Slashed Its Criminal Investigation Division in Half
Cuts, which predate Trump, track with a reduction in new criminal cases brought by EPA.
Management
Yet Another Lawsuit Demands Greater Transparency at EPA
Environmental activist files complaint seeking FOIA’d documents on regulatory reform.
Oversight
USDA Mobile App 'Reaffirms' Trump Ethics Standards
The app gives employees easy access to federal ethics guidelines.
Management
More Brains Don’t Always Lead to Better Decisions
The "wisdom of the crowds" theory has its limits, report researchers. In some situations, smaller groups can make more accurate decisions than larger ones.
Management
The Acrostic as a Form of Bureaucratic Dissent
Hiding a message in a resignation letter is provocative—but also passive aggressive.
Nextgov
Here’s a Cloud Guide Written by Feds for Feds. Will the White House Listen?
The interagency group has been sharing the draft to solicit further feedback and attract the White House's attention.
Oversight
Is a Government Shutdown Inevitable?
President Trump’s threat at his Phoenix rally set up a fight over funding for a border wall that Republican leaders don’t particularly want—but may not be able to avoid.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Shutdown? Isn't Mexico Going to Pay For the Wall?
Trump threatens to cease government operations over his border plan.
Route Fifty
Tropical System Headed to Gulf Coast Prompts Hurricane Watch and Flooding Concerns
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Oregon wildfires grow; 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage flood repair trench in a Detroit suburb; and Baltimore mayor’s good government book club pick.
Management
GAO Chief Dismisses 'Legend' that Agencies Can’t Escape High-Risk List
Dodaro calls Trump reorganization effort “a perfect opportunity” to use the biennial tool.
Management