Nextgov

Even Short Government Shutdowns Impact Contractors

Prolonged funding lapse could have a significant impact on companies' cash flow and their employees' paychecks.

Defense

What a Nuclear Missile Attack On Hawaii Would Look Like

A blast over Honolulu would be catastrophic. That doesn’t mean the government shouldn’t help the public prepare for one.

Management

The Most Important Trait Government Leaders Need Right Now

We put people in leadership roles to help us navigate adversity, not preside over the easy stuff. That’s where grit comes in.

Management

In Trump’s First Year, a Third of White House Senior Staffers Changed Jobs

Twenty-two out of the 64 key staff positions, or 34 percent, changed hands.

Route Fifty

State and Local Jurisdictions Step Up to Fill Federal Void During Shutdown

As the impasse continues on Capitol Hill, some governors vow action to keep national parks open with their own resources.

Management

Shutdown Will Continue Monday, Triggering Furloughs for Hundreds of Thousands of Feds

Without a budget deal, many government employees and contractors will report to work Monday only to close down operations.

Management

Thousands of Federal Workers in Limbo as Shutdown Drags On

Without a budget deal, many government employees and contractors will report to work Monday only to close down operations.

Management

Trump Team Enters New, Risky Territory on Shutdown Budgeting

Administration may be skirting the limits of its legal authority to carry forward and transfer funding.

Management

Will a Government Shutdown Damage the U.S. Economy?

The 2013 shutdown offers some clues as to what the impact will be now after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree to a short-term spending deal.

Management

The Agencies That Will Remain Open in the Initial Days of the Shutdown

OMB has ordered agencies to scour their budgets to see if they have the money to keep their doors open. Some have succeeded.

Oversight

The Real Reasons Why the Government Shut Down

It’s not only immigration. From health care to military spending to an inconsistent president, there are many factors contributing to the legislative impasse.

Management

What Happens to Astronauts During a Government Shutdown?

How NASA scales down to a skeleton crew when Congress misses a big budget deadline.

Management

Government Shuts Down After Senate Rejects One-Month Stopgap Spending Bill

Lawmakers did not come up with an alternate plan in time for the midnight deadline.

Pay & Benefits

White House Supports Back Pay for Feds Who Would Be Furloughed During Shutdown

Trump administration wants to keep agencies open during a potential appropriations lapse, but is unclear which agencies will have the funds.

Management

Here's What Feds Can Expect If the Government Shuts Down Saturday

Park Service, Smithsonian have said disruption wouldn’t start until Monday; plans vary by agency.

Route Fifty

Worker-Training Issue Leaves Show Me State Vulnerable This Winter

An important part of the snow-removal process: People to operate the plows.

Tech

One Year Later, NASA Still Doesn't Have a New Administrator

An interim director is steering the ship, but the delay between administrations is unprecedented.

Nextgov

Pentagon Deputy Tapped For Powerful New Management Role

The chief management officer position would focus on business reform but include IT and data management responsibilities.

Management

With Shutdown Clock Ticking, Senators Point Fingers for Creating 'Governmental Chaos'

Democratic leader Sen. Chuck Schumer heads to the White House Friday to negotiate a plan forward.