Management
Why Trump Replaced Reince Priebus With John Kelly
The new White House chief of staff is the current secretary of Homeland Security and a retired Marine general.
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Federal Agencies Flirt with Blockchain
Agencies brainstormed at least 200 potential federal use cases.
Management
House Rejects Outsourcing of Federal Jobs in Vote to Block Revival of Circular A-76
Rep. Cartwright argues that public-private competition has not produced savings.
Oversight
White House Gives Ground on Agencies’ Selective Responses to Congressional Oversight Queries
Grassley letter to legislative director prompts promise to consider minority party requests.
Management
When Mentorship Goes Off Track
A psychology professor at the U.S. Naval Academy on why professional guidance doesn’t always work out as planned
Defense
North Korea Launches Another ICBM
Preliminary data suggest the projectile can travel farther than the missile launched earlier this month.
Management
When You Should Ask — Not Tell — Subordinates What to Do
Your instincts may be all wrong.
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U.S. Embassies are Vulnerable to Digital Snooping, Watchdogs Find
Embassies’ telecom supply chains often go through China and they aren’t fixing vulnerabilities security officers point out.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats Join Din of Retirement Cut Opposition
Lawmakers argue some cuts target federal workers who are forced to retire before Social Security eligibility.
Management
GSA Names Hill Alumnus to Lead Public Buildings Service
Dan Mathews was staff director for a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee.
Route Fifty
Minnesota Officials Face Baffled Fury Among Walleye Anglers. Again.
Fishing enthusiasts continue to seethe with anger at the state as it seeks new solutions to a tricky problem.
Management
Could Trump’s Immigration Agenda Ever Get Through Congress?
Even groups supportive of the president’s plans have their doubts.
Defense
Why Russia Ordered the U.S. to Reduce Its Diplomatic Staff
The step comes a day after the U.S. Senate passed a sweeping sanctions bill, which now awaits President Trump’s signature.
Defense
The Military Indeed Spends a Lot On Viagra — Because It Helps Veterans With PTSD
The budget dwarfs that for transgender health care for a very good reason.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Scaramucci's Phone Call
The White House official let loose a vulgar rant this week.
Management
FEMA to Standardize Misconduct Policies for Temporary Relief Workers
Standardizing policies will also help improve morale at the agency by showing workers rules will be enforced fairly, witnesses tell lawmakers.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Take First Shots at Slashing Individual Federal Employees’ Salaries
"Where does this end?" asks Democratic lawmaker, who called process an "abuse of federal employees."
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Border State Lawmakers Propose a 'Smart' Wall
The group wants radar technology, drones and cameras to make up big chunks of Trump's proposed border wall.
Pay & Benefits
Ten Republicans Urge Oversight Committee Chair Not to Cut Retirement Benefits for Feds
But a group of 150 House Republicans released a budget proposal calling for even steeper cuts to pay and benefits than those already on the table.
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