Route Fifty
The New AHCA Cuts Medicaid Funding More Deeply
A draft version of the Senate bill released Thursday shows even deeper cuts to the program than the House version.
Nextgov
The Cyber Advice Tech Titans Gave the White House Behind Closed Doors
White House Cyber Coordinator Rob Joyce shared what private-sector tech executives told the American Technology Council.
Management
Global Demand for U.S. Weapons 'Busier Than Ever' in Trump Era, So Far
Large American delegation at Paris Air Show reassures allies worried about disengagement.
Tech
The Government’s Websites Are So Unreadable They Actually Break Their Own Laws
Government websites are violating the US Plain Writing Act with puzzling prose.
Management
The Top 10 Challenges for New Managers
Some jobs are harder than others. Being a first-time manager ranks high on that list.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The AHCA Is Less Popular Than The Mummy Remake
In one poll, the health care bill has a 8% favorability rating.
Route Fifty
Federal Officials Say There’s No Evidence State Votes Were Hacked
But they haven’t conducted forensics on voting machines in order to find evidence of Russian cyberattacks.
Nextgov
An Insider's Take on What Went Wrong with DHS' Agile Contract
Former Digital Services Head Eric Hysen took to Medium to share his thoughts on FLASH’s failure.
Management
OMB Needs Bigger Budget So It Can Cut Other Agencies, Director Says
Lawmakers chide Mulvaney for not applying his belt-tightening prescription internally.
Management
Appointee Watch: Senators Grill Defense Pick, Confirm FEMA Director
A round-up of recent nominations to key administration posts.
Nextgov
Report: Most Government Sites Fail Security Audit
About 60 percent of federal sites failed the Online Trust Alliance's trustworthiness test.
Management
Power Causes Brain Damage
Over time, leaders lose mental capacities—most notably for reading other people—that were essential to their rise.
Defense
Inside the West Wing Tug-of-War Over Russia and Ukraine
The president has been all over the map on Ukraine. The people around him have been much more consistent.
Defense
U.S. Wastes $28 Million on Afghan Soldiers's Uniforms, Watchdog Says
A report deemed the camouflage pattern inappropriate for a country that is only 2.1 percent forest.
Nextgov
White House Cyber Chief to Agency Leaders: Know Your Networks' Risks
CIOs and CISOs need to be involved in executive decision-making, White House Cyber Coordinator Rob Joyce said.
Management
Justice’s Cancelled 'Smart on Crime' Plan Still Has Potential, Watchdog Says
Arrival of Sessions meant ending predecessor’s plan to prioritize prosecutions to save money.
Pay & Benefits
An End to Fitness Perks for Some Feds, Another Scam Targeting Retirees and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Route Fifty
Louisiana Gov. Warns Tropical Storm Will ‘Affect the Entire State’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maine prepares for partial state shutdown; Florida citrus canker payouts; and West Virginia governor acquiesces on state budget.
Management
Interior Is Moving Forward With Buyouts, Leaves Door Open for RIFs
Lawmakers say workforce cuts are premature.
Management