Management
Annual Defense Bill Aims to Rein in Pentagon Outsourcing
Supporters say measure would protect federal employees from seeing their jobs contracted out.
Oversight
Trump Names Acting Ethics Chief, Bypassing Senior Career Official
The president has created an ethics "crisis," says former OGE director Walter Shaub.
Management
Jared Kushner Maintains He 'Did Not Collude' With Russia in Rare Public Statement
President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser addressed reporters after meeting behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Defense
Analysis: The Dangerous Politicization of the Military
By asking active-duty personnel to lobby Congress in their own self-interest, President Trump crossed an important line.
Management
Appointee Watch: A New Army Secretary, Press Office Turmoil and Another Round of Ambassadors
Esper is Trump's third choice to lead the military branch.
Route Fifty
Racist ‘Chicago Safari’ Emails Spawn Illinois Government Investigation
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: Boulder’s bear problem; a Charlotte sit-in; San Diego’s losing Styrofoam venture
Management
The Performance Revolution Government Needs
When the brand of government is unattractive to top talent, it should be a reason for reform.
Oversight
GOP Pushes HHS Appraisal of Health Reform Proposal Rather Than Waiting for CBO's Evaluation
In an 11th hour push to repeal Obamacare, Republicans are leaning on a murky analysis that supports their plan.
Defense
Trump’s Special Ops Pick Says Terror Drones Might Soon Reach the US from Africa. How Worried Should We Be?
Technological advancement could produce ocean-spanning consumer UAVs. But extremists won’t necessarily bother with them.
Oversight
The War on the Freedom of Information Act
A conservative group is resisting congressional efforts to kneecap FOIA.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Look Out For Falling "Sacks of Drugs" Over the Border Wall
Donald Trump wants a transparent border wall, so Americans can see the oncoming danger.
Route Fifty
Arkansas Tops Most Other States When It Comes to This Connectivity Metric
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: Bulletproof glass for a Georgia city hall; Indianapolis revenge shootings; and a small town closes a big legal loophole in its municipal code.
Management
HUD Secretary Praises Career Employees for Help in Transition
Departmental operations have continued running smoothly despite numerous vacancies in key leadership positions, Carson says.
Management
Why Warmth Is the Underappreciated Skill Leaders Need
The case for demonstrating more than just competence.
Defense
Pentagon Logistics Agency Transferred Sensitive Military Surplus to GAO Sleeper Purchasers
Fictional law enforcement agency successfully bought items ranging from night vision goggles to small arms.
Management
Trump Shakes Up Communications Team
President Trump’s press secretary Sean Spicer has resigned in protest of the president's decision to name a former hedge-fund executive as communications director.
Nextgov
Congress' Plan to Cut Improper Payments Will Require Investment, Lawmaker Says
Cracking down on fraud requires enterprise tools as well as personnel with technical and legal skills, Rep. Gerry Connolly said.
Management
The Agencies Where Trump Can Most Easily Shift Contracting Priorities
The White House wants to overhaul federal operations. Contract data suggest it will be easier at some agencies than others.
Management