Oversight
House Passes Financial Reform Bill that Remakes Consumer Bureau
Agency long opposed by Republicans would be subject to annual appropriations.
Oversight
James Comey's 'Shock and Awe' Testimony
By any normal reckoning, the FBI director’s account should have been stunning. But Americans have grown far too used to abnormal behavior.
Management
The Incompetence Defense
Republican senators suggest Trump is innocent because he didn’t try very hard to obstruct justice, or because he was bad at it.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Comey Wrote Everything Down
The former FBI chief's notes may just end up in a book about Donald Trump.
Route Fifty
Congressional Appropriators Show Little Enthusiasm for Trump’s CDBG Cuts
As HUD Secretary Ben Carson defends the president’s budget ax on Capitol Hill, there’s strong bipartisan support for the Community Development Block Grant program.
Route Fifty
Here’s Where Children Rely Most on Medicaid
In Arkansas, 61 percent of all children get their health insurance coverage through the program. How does your state or local area compare?
Nextgov
WannaCry Gives HHS’ Cyber Threat Center a Real-World Test
Agency opted to respond to a cyberattack like it would a natural disaster.
Management
It Takes the Government More Than Two Years to Hire an Immigration Judge
GAO report shows how a backlogged system could jam Trump’s deportation priorities.
Oversight
Republican Panel Picks Gowdy to Chair House Oversight Committee
S.C. congressman would replace Chaffetz after he resigns at the end of June.
Route Fifty
Trump’s Federal Land-Use Regulatory Battle Targets Obama’s Sage Grouse Rules
“They might as well form a shotgun posse to kill off the species directly,” according to a Center for Biological Diversity activist.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Want Notice when Pentagon Uses Cyber Weapons
The proposed law would also require congressional notification when DOD gets legal clearance to use a cyber weapon.
Oversight
The Unanswered Questions from James Comey’s Testimony
Here are the Trump-Russia investigation details that the former FBI director will only discuss behind closed doors
Oversight
Newly Released Agency Ethics Waivers Leave Much Unanswered
Some known lobbyists are missing, notes transparency group.
Nextgov
New Facebook Feature Lets Users Contact Elected Officials Directly Through Posts
It’s part of the social media giant’s efforts to connected people to government representatives.
Nextgov
After Tough Audits, Library of Congress IT is on the Mend
One of the key parts to the turnaround was having the CIO report directly to her, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said.
Nextgov
Don't Take the Bait: Tips to Avoid Getting Phished
The consequences of getting hooked by a phishing attempt are dire.
Management
To fix Infrastructure, Fix the Budget Scoring Process
The way the system works, there’s no penalty for failing to provide ongoing maintenance.
Pay & Benefits
With Cuts on the Table, Is It Time to Go?
It’s a good idea to have your ducks in row in case you decide to move up your retirement date.
Management
Comey: 'I Was Fired Because of the Russia Investigation'
Trump himself has publicly acknowledged that Russia was on his mind when he made the decision to fire Comey.
Management