Oversight
Watchdog Doesn't Know How White House Determines Who Gets Ethics Waivers
Waivers allow staff to weigh in on issues they worked on for former employers and clients.
Defense
What Should Trump Do in Afghanistan?
"It’s unfortunate that the strategy review has taken so long and now has become involved in a political debate over what America’s role in the world should be."
Pay & Benefits
Senator Reignites Discussion of Obamacare Exemption for Congress
Letter requests information on OPM rule allowing lawmakers and staff to buy insurance on small business exchange and receive an employer contribution.
Management
Bannon's Exit Leaves Trump Untethered
As the president cuts ties with establishment staffers, and forces out his populist firebrand, what’s left of Trumpism other than white identity politics?
Management
Managing Your Career in the Trump Era
Do you feel like you are making a difference or are you just trying to survive?
Nextgov
Trump Order Elevates Cyber Command
CYBERCOM is now a full combatant command rather than a sub-unified command beneath U.S. Strategic Command.
Oversight
Trump Has His 20th 'Worst Week' Out of 30 in Office
For journalists, the sky is falling as the president’s performance goes from bad to worse.
Nextgov
Can Virtual Reality Be Used to Simulate and Treat Depression?
The National Institutes of Health are looking for small businesses to furnish the virtual reality technology.
Management
What Kind of Monuments Does President Trump Value?
He’s spoken in support of Confederate statues while threatening to undo as many as 40 conservation parks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Loves Beautiful Confederate Statues
Donald Trump tweeted more of his thoughts on Confederate monuments.
Route Fifty
More Good News for a Promising Earthquake Early-Warning Tool
Here’s what’s planned for the next phase of the ShakeAlert system that’s been under development on the West Coast.
Nextgov
Pentagon Expanding Behavioral Biometrics With Keystroke Tracker
A new group signed to see if the technology can help fight insider threats.
Management
With No Confirmed Director, OPM Could Struggle to Implement Trump’s Agenda
‘Clearly, it’s a problem,’ a former director says.
Route Fifty
AT&T’s Lawsuit Challenging Google Fiber Expansion Faces Setback in Louisville
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Montana’s wildfire funding running dry; Peoria’s new apprenticeship program; and a N.Y. public information officer’s unfortunate “butt dial.”
Management
Political Environment a Major Factor in More than 40 Percent of Senior Exec Departures
Inadequate pay and excessive bureaucracy also cited as reasons for dissatisfaction in latest exit survey from OPM.
Pay & Benefits
Why Your Retirement Income May Depend on Where You Live
It’s important to take state taxes into account.
News
Cabinet Leaders Distance Themselves From Trump’s Charlottesville Remarks
The president may believe there are “two sides to a story,” but many in his cabinet are focused on one.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Signs Major Expansion of Veterans Educational Assistance Into Law
Forever GI Bill eliminates 15-year window to use benefits for all new service members.
Management
Steve Bannon Goes After State Department Officials
The White House chief strategist said he was aiming to replace experts at the State and Defense departments.
Management