Defense
Dunford: Without Better Funding, U.S. Will 'Lose Competitive Advantage' In Just a Few Years
Gen. Dunford, and then Defense Secretary Mattis, deliver a dire warning to House lawmakers.
Management
A Simple Mental Trick Can Help You Figure Out Who’s Telling a Lie
If it comes down to which person to believe, sometimes your best bet is to trust your gut.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Cabinet Praises Him
A room full of fawning administration officials was caught on video Monday.
Nextgov
Agency FITARA Scorecard Grades Dip
Fifteen agencies held steady, four agencies improved and five fared worse compared to grades released in December 2016.
Route Fifty
Simulating Scenarios for Killer Smog Conditions in Pittsburgh
Predictive analytics are getting better at profiling the clinical impact of air- and heat-related emergencies, as well as the stress they place on response infrastructure.
Route Fifty
Interior Secretary Recommends That Bears Ears National Monument Should Be Shrunk
Secretary Ryan Zinke submitted an initial report to the White House about the national monument in Utah, which some GOP officials have characterized as an Obama-era land grab.
Management
J. Edgar Hoover’s Oversteps: Why FBI Directors Are Forbidden From Getting Cozy With Presidents
Hoover abused his power as FBI director to serve presidents' interests. The reforms that followed were set up to prevent it from happening again.
Oversight
What We Know About Trump's 'Tapes' Tease
If they exist, the Secret Service doesn’t have them, and the president still isn’t ready to talk about them.
Oversight
Lawsuits Widen to Challenge Trump's Washington Hotel Arrangement
Justice Department defends president as two state attorneys general file complaint.
Nextgov
Interior Department's Plan to Stop Drones from Blocking Firefighters
The "Know Where Not To Go" data set tells drone operators where wildfire response might be happening so they can avoid flying there.
Management
House Republicans Push for Expedited, Consolidated 2018 Spending Bill
Democrats want regular order, say there’s not enough time to pass omnibus legislation this summer.
Management
White House Denies that Trump Vacancies Impair Agency Reforms
Management adviser talks up consultation with career staff, says there will be a “not insignificant” announcement on agency reorganization plans this week.
Nextgov
COVFEFE Act Would Make All Presidential Tweets Official Records
The act would codify saving a president's social media posts for future generations.
Route Fifty
Economics of Blueberries Jam Maine Officials
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Judicial fines mount from Washington state’s ongoing education funding crisis; California state government hiring outreach; and Philly’s ‘text-to-give’ campaign.
Nextgov
Commerce Seeks Input on Fighting Botnets
The request follows an executive order focused partly on fighting the armies of zombie computers.
Oversight
House Democrats Introduce FAA Reform Bill to Counter Air Traffic Control Privatization Plan
Proposal would move agency’s funding stream out of the federal budget process, revamp procurement system.
Management
When Is a Leak Ethical?
Leaking classified information violates the law. But it doesn't mean that people are abandoning their ethics.
Management
Shakeup at GSA as Two Executives Resign
Merging technology services with acquisition leaves Tom Sharpe without a job.
Management
Government Needs to Redefine the HR Function
Human resources offices were not staffed or enabled to play a prominent role in what promises to be a contentious restructuring.
Management