Nextgov
Here are Some New Ideas for Fighting Botnets
Liability for defensive measures, surging international cooperation and making government a good role model top the list.
Oversight
The Senate Finally Gives Trump His Administration
Democrats relented on confirming dozens of presidential nominees to key government posts, days after the collapse of the Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Wants to Protect the 'Local Milk People'
Leaked transcripts of Donald Trump's calls with the heads of Mexico and Australia show a different side of the president.
Route Fifty
The Transit Investments That Stitched Together L.A.’s Winning 2028 Olympic Bid
“LA 2028 is about what we have, not what we’re going to build” in terms of venues. But it also helped that an impressive array of transportation improvements are already underway across the City of Angels.
Pay & Benefits
USPS' Pay for Performance System Isn't Rewarding Top Performing Employees
Workers are being punished for their colleagues' shortcomings.
Management
GSA and FBI Promise Senators New Plan for Headquarters Consolidation
Lawmakers say wasteful cancellation was completed with no notice and creates possible legal problems.
Nextgov
NIH's Supercomputer Gets An Upgrade
NIH is using the CSRA's Biowulf cluster to study potential treatments for cancer, diabetes and other diseases.
Oversight
Mueller Plunges Across Trump's Red Line
A Wall Street Journal story claimed the investigation had moved before a grand jury, while CNN reported it was looking into potential financial crimes unrelated to the 2016 election.
Pay & Benefits
Plan Ahead and Reap the Benefits You’ve Earned
Get started early, and don’t just follow the crowd.
Pay & Benefits
GI Bill Expansion Heads to President’s Desk
Legislation passed unanimously in both chambers of Congress.
Defense
Is Trump Right About Afghanistan?
The country is still dangerous nearly 17 years after the U.S.-led ouster of the Taliban regime.
Nextgov
After Huge Hack, OPM Still Hasn't Learned Its Lesson
The Government Accountability Office found OPM is taking greater risks with its systems and data than it should.
Management
Analysis: Why Leaking Transcripts of Trump's Calls Is So Dangerous
When the president’s opponents violate norms to undermine him, they do lasting damage to American security.
Management
Is an Unpredictable Leader Good for National Security?
Think the goal is to keep your enemies guessing? Game theory suggests otherwise.
Management
Ex-GSA Contracting Official Gets Prison Time for Nepotism
Justice Department cites 100-plus phony federal employment applications.
Route Fifty
DOJ Demands Information on Immigration Policies From 4 Cities Seeking Aid
The episode is the latest involving the Trump administration’s efforts to single out so-called “sanctuary cities.”
Management
What To Do Before a Vacation To Make Sure Coming Back To Work Isn’t Pure Agony
A little prep before you leave the office can ease the pain of returning to it.
Management
Lawsuit Captures Warfare Over Regulatory Rollback
Opposition groups protest the administration’s rollback of regulations government-wide.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Presents 'This Old Dump'
A magazine is reporting that President Donald Trump called the White House a "dump" while golfing at his club in New Jersey.
Route Fifty