Oversight
U.N. Ambassador Haley Accused of Hatch Act Violation
Nonprofit challenges retweet of a Trump message on House race.
Nextgov
Cyber Advisory Board Gives Thumbs Down to NIST Oversight Role
The advisory board plans to dig into IT modernization during its next meeting.
Management
Legal Group Probes Obama EPA’s Alleged Lobbying on Social Media
Thunderclap platform was used to defend “Waters of the United States” rule.
Management
House Republicans Want to Eliminate Federal Election Assistance Agency
“The happiest people out there would be the hackers,” says a former official at the Justice Department’s Voting Section.
Oversight
Trump Goes Outside Public Health Service to Name Surgeon General
Advocacy group criticizes decision, but agrees Indiana anesthesiologist is qualified.
Management
Transportation Secretary Tries to Explain Trump's Tweets About Mika Brzezinski
“The president is a citizen as well, and he says what he wants to say,” Chao said.
Defense
Lawmakers Call for Space Force, Boost to Military Drills in Europe
The House and Senate Armed Services committees want the Pentagon to better prepare for war in space, but there’s disagreement on how to do it.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Twitter Feud With the 'Morning Joe' Crew Escalates
The president tweeted insults about Mika Brzezinski Thursday morning.
Route Fifty
The Trump Administration Is Reworking a Multi-Billion Dollar U.S. DOT Grant Program
Fastlane grants are dead. They’ll be known as Infra grants going forward. But the changes extend beyond the program’s name.
Route Fifty
Who Exactly Is Asking States for Voter Roll Data?
It's unclear who on the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity saw a letter demanding data from states.
Route Fifty
Despite Opposition From Mayors and Police, U.S. House Looks to Punish ‘Sanctuary Cities’
“Many departments have such policies to encourage crime victims and witnesses to report crimes and to build trust with immigrant communities,” wrote New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu in a letter to representatives.
Route Fifty
Why Wednesday’s ‘Election Integrity’ Actions Should Be Watched By States
Actions by the President’s Commission on Election Integrity, the Department of Justice and Congress raise myriad problems for our federalist approach to elections and security.
Management
Agencies Send Employees Guidance on Travel Ban Implementation
Officials promise "business as usual."
Tech
GSA Watchdog Details Clash That Drove Sharpe from Acquisition Service
Alleged whistleblower retaliation included threats of negative review and transfer.
Nextgov
Is a Cabinet-Level CIO the Future of Government I.T.?
That person would lead “a legion of people” who could support the technology needs of other agencies.
Tech
The NSA Confronts a Problem of Its Own Making
Recent cyberattacks show what happens when America’s secret-keepers can’t keep their secrets.
Management
As Trump Budget Cuts Loom, Feds Adjust Their Training
Specialists warn that some of agencies’ best may be first to jump to private sector.
Pay & Benefits
Two Medicare Questions You Need to Think About
Certain issues are particularly important for federal employees and retirees.
Nextgov
Senate Defense Bill Splits CIO Duties, Bans Russian Anti-virus Software
The bill would reform how the Pentagon manages internal cybersecurity.
Pay & Benefits