Defense
Justice Department Touts Rise in Gun Crime Charges
NRA applauds dramatic change from Obama administration.
Route Fifty
Charleston County Unexpectedly Sues South Carolina’s Infrastructure Bank
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Tropical storm makes landfall in Florida; paid leave for top Boston City Hall official; and planners envision “something pretty spectacular” in Chico, Calif.
Management
The Ultimate Case Against Using Shame as a Management Tactic
To prevent catastrophes, air traffic controllers are trained in a culture of "psychological safety."
Oversight
Latest Tally on Agency Vacancies Not Flattering to Trump White House
Two trackers show the president's appointments are pacing well behind those of recent administrations.
Nextgov
NASA Program Makes Buying Legit IT Easier
The agency's SEWP customers can choose when buying from an authorized reseller matters to their agencies.
Defense
North Korea's Latest Launch Spurs U.S. Missile Tests, Flyovers
The United States has been ramping up exercises and diplomatic moves in response to worrying new developments out of Pyongyang.
Defense
ISIS Claims Attack on U.S.-Backed Troops in Syria
While the militant group struggles to maintain control of Raqqa, it continues to wage attacks on SDF fighters.
Management
Federal Unions Need to Redefine Their Role
In government, there is no “bottom line” other than serving the mission effectively. That purpose should be shared by managers and employees alike.
Route Fifty
North Carolina’s Outer Banks Remain Off Limits Due to Major Mistake
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: Why Tampa is doomed; a problematic exotic animal farm in Oregon; and Connecticut’s municipalities are forced to make bad decisions.
Oversight
History Shows That Stacking Federal Science Advisory Committees Doesn’t Work
Can federal agencies stack advisory panels with friendly members? Some have tried, but a scientist who has advised many administrations says they will produce bad policies that lack broad support.
Management
Biased Expectations Can Sink Female Managers
Subtle, even subconscious, differences in expectations for male and female managers can have costly consequences for women at work, research shows.
Route Fifty
Trump's Vision of Lawless Order
The president suggests he sees the rule of law as an impediment to getting tough on crime.
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.
Nextgov
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