Nextgov

Is That Really You Typing? New DOD Tech Will Know

In its quest to drop common access cards, the Defense Department is piloting an authentication system based on the nuances of users' typing.

Defense

The Army Seeks Internet-of-Battlefield-Things, Distributed Bot Swarms

After nearly two decades of war against technologically unsophisticated foes, the Army Research Lab is reorienting to counter China and Russia.

Management

The Simple Mistakes That End Up Wrecking Attempts To Collaborate At Work

Do you put the same effort into preparing for meetings with coworkers as you do for clients?

Management

Nine Major Agency Reform Proposals in the House GOP Budget

Eliminating programs, restructuring agency components, streamlining hiring and more.

Nextgov

How the State Department Prioritized Passport Customers

During peak passport processing, the agency is doing more with fewer employees.

Management

Homeland Security Frustrates Some Who Want Action on Russian Hacking

Department’s communications with state election officials is a work in progress.

Pay & Benefits

House GOP Takes Cue From Trump, Targets Federal Retirement

Lawmakers want government employees to contribute more to their own retirement plans, but they didn’t say how much more.

Route Fifty

How an ‘Old Retread’ Like Jerry Brown Has Triumphed Over Chris Christie

STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: New York prepares to sue feds over possible health care action; Iowa speed-camera lawsuits; and a Florida community is recovering from sinkhole that swallowed two homes.

Management

The Homeland Security Hiring Surge Trump and Republicans Aren't Supporting

While Border Patrol and ICE ramp up hiring, some offices are taking a more cautious approach.

Management

Funding What Works

It may seem obvious, but few things in Washington are straightforward.

Route Fifty

In Homelessness Speech, Carson Warns of Fostering Dependency on Services

The Housing and Urban Development secretary lamented the “loss of human potential” when the U.S. needs to compete with China.

Management

Donald Trump and the Danger of Management 'Adhocracy'

The president has opted for a chaotic style of governing that reinforces his weaknesses and increases the chances of major blunders.

Management

Will the U.S. Return Russia's Diplomatic Compounds?

Moscow says they are no closer to being returned—and warns of retaliation.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump Has Another New Lawyer

Ty Cobb is related to the baseball player and has a mustache like the men of his relative's era.

Management

The Urgent Case for Reforming the Civil Service

We’ve forgotten the first lesson of the best-run companies: people are the most important asset.