Management
National Guard Whistleblower Wins Vindication from Pentagon Watchdog
Advocates hail a rare reversal by the Defense Department’s inspector general.
Management
A Career Coach Explains Why the Thing That Makes You Awesome is Also the Thing That Screws You Up
It's rewarding to work on things that don't come naturally.
Management
The Questions Sessions Left Unanswered
Testifying on Capitol Hill Tuesday, the attorney general defended himself against what he called “scurrilous and false allegations” related to Russia. But he repeatedly refused to answer senators’ queries.
Management
Boeing to Cut 50 Executives, Reorganize Defense Business
Fresh off a move to from St. Louis to Washington, the firm’s defense division says it’s removing a layer of bureaucracy.
Oversight
Congressman Steve Scalise Shot When a Gunman Opened Fire During Baseball Practice
Alexandria, Va., police report the suspect is in custody.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeff Sessions and Recusals
He may recuse himself from the Russia investigation, but he will not recuse himself from snacks.
Route Fifty
Alaska Senator Asks Deputy A.G. the ‘Bigger Question’ About Legalized Marijuana in States
Rod Rosenstein said previous Justice Department policy remains in place—for now.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Blast DOD's Failing FITARA Score
Pentagon's F+ was the only outright failing grade among CFO Act agencies.
Management
Major Civil Service Reform Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk
House follows Senate in passing measure to speed up the firing of VA employees.
Management
The Private-prison Industry Has One Big Client That No One Talks About
The upending of Obama-era reforms by the Trump administration could mean even more detainees in custody for an agency that has no jails of its own.
Tech
Treasury Managers Stress Teamwork in Major Information Technology Upgrade
Cloud services award will come Wednesday amid Trump budget uncertainty.
Management
Rod Rosenstein: I Have Not Seen 'Good Cause' to Fire Robert Mueller
The deputy attorney general told lawmakers the special counsel handling the Russia investigation has “full independence.”
Nextgov
Trump's Innovation Office In Close Touch With USDS
White House tech adviser Chris Liddell attends U.S. Digital Service meetings multiple times a week.
Nextgov
AWS Unveils New Region for Government Customers
AWS GovCloud (US-East) is expected to become operational in 2018.
Management
Federal Recruiting Could Get Even Harder With Loan Program's Demise
Education Department says Trump proposal would not affect current enrollees in the public service loan forgiveness program.
Management
Trump Administration to Undocumented Immigrants: 'You Should Be Worried'
DHS officials defend controversial tactics and proposals, tout hiring progress.
Nextgov
Homeland Dems Seek Answers About Trump Officials and Encrypted Apps
The senators also want to know if agencies are being instructed not to answer Democrats’ questions.
Management
Watchdog: IGs Should Improve Grading of Agencies for Improper Payments
GAO says inconsistent reporting risks use of misleading data on waste.
Management
Staying Out Late Two Days a Week Is Worse For Your Health Than You Think
Even if you sleep in and catch up on sleep, staying up late on weekends can wreck your body.
Defense