Tech
Pentagon’s New Arms-Research Chief Eyes Space-Based Ray Guns
Neutral-particle beams, a concept first tried in the 1980s, may get a fresh look under Michael Griffin.
Pay & Benefits
Follow These Steps to a Smoother Retirement
Tips for helping facilitate the processing of your application.
Management
What Government Really Can Learn from Business
Some agencies have begun to embrace disciplined innovation; others should follow.
Nextgov
Congress Tells Pentagon to Justify Its Single Cloud Plan
The omnibus spending package directs the Pentagon to outline its cloud strategy and share reports, costs and other details related to its JEDI procurement.
Nextgov
Spending Bill Boosts Election Security, Clarifies Overseas Data Warrants
The bill also requires supply chain reviews for cyber risk at some agencies.
Management
House Approves Massive Federal Spending Bill, Giving Senate One Day to Avoid Shutdown
President Trump would sign the measure into law, the White House said Thursday.
Nextgov
Here’s What Agencies Could Spend on IT Modernization Per 2018 Omnibus
The $2.26 billion—which includes some maintenance—gives an idea of the scale at which modernization will take place across government.
Management
Kellyanne Conway Edges Toward Accepting the Job of Communications Director
The counselor to the president had resisted Trump’s previous entreaties, but is now considering replacing Hope Hicks on an interim basis.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Staff Gives Him Notes in His Native Tongue
According to leaks coming out of the White House, the president's staff write him notes in all caps.
Management
Washington-Area Federal Offices to Open Two Hours Late Following Snowstorm
Thursday's delayed opening follows a closure on Wednesday.
Management
With Shutdown Days Away, Lawmakers Unveil Massive Federal Spending Bill
Congress must approve funding by Friday to keep agencies across government operating.
Route Fifty
Massive Federal Spending Bill Offers Big Boost for State, Local Programs
The legislation would beef-up Community Development Block Grant funding and TIGER grants would triple compared to FY 17. There are other notable increases as well.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Targets Federal Compensation, Telework
A weekly roundup of federal pay and benefits news.
Defense
Senators Signal Resistance to Proposed Low-Yield Nukes
Several Democratic lawmakers on a key committee are pushing back on the given rationale for a new warhead and cruise missile.
Tech
The U.S. Military Is Making Lasers Create Voices out of Thin Air
Within three years, the Pentagon's non-lethal weapons lab hopes to have a direct energy weapon that can produce an effect like a haunted walkie-talkie or the biblical burning bush.
Nextgov
AT&T Won Secret $3.3 Billion NSA Contract Despite More Expensive Bid
Legal documents shed light on one of NSA's most important tech contracts.
Management
EPA Turns Over Pruitt Travel Records Showing Higher Expenses Than Initially Disclosed
House Oversight panel Republican and Democratic staff members are perusing flight and hotel costs.
Nextgov
How Much Does Artificial Intelligence Threaten National Security?
One lawmaker proposed a commission to examine the emerging tech through a national security lens.
Oversight
House Democrat Says Trump Is Planning a 'Coup' at Broadcasting Board
Engel warns CEO Lansing of whistleblower allegations of propaganda scheme.
Management