Management
Trump Budget’s Blessing of Program Evidence Could Cut Two Ways
Program evaluation specialists welcome effort but some worry it could simply be used to justify cuts.
Nextgov
DHS Secretary Promises Report on Russian Antivirus Use at Agency
Lawmakers have grown increasingly concerned about alleged links between the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky and Russian intelligence.
Nextgov
Signal Jammers Stymie First Responders, and DHS Wants It To Stop
Though they're banned in the U.S., illegally imported jammers could delay emergency responders.
Nextgov
Impersonated Net Neutrality Commenters Want FCC Investigation
A group of letter writers say their information was used fraudulently to post anti-net neutrality comments.
Management
Risk and Trump’s Reorganization Order
The mandate for reform represents an opportunity for agency leaders.
Route Fifty
Senator Rejects White House Rationale For Gutting Great Lakes Restoration Funds
White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney suggested Arkansas taxpayers shouldn’t have to help pay for conserving the lakes. U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow didn’t buy that.
Management
Jeff Sessions's Agenda for Justice's Civil-Rights Division
The Trump administration's budget envisions staff reductions and a diminished focus on traditional civil-rights enforcement.
Defense
The Greatest Loss of Civilian Life in the U.S. Fight Against ISIS
The Pentagon confirmed that a U.S. airstrike inadvertently set off ISIS explosives that killed more than 100 people in Mosul.
Pay & Benefits
The Perils and Pitfalls of Retiring Really Early
Eager to get out? Here are some things to carefully consider.
Nextgov
Senators Urge 'Swift Action' on IT Modernization Bill
Urgent security issues are one reason a bipartisan group wants the Senate to take action on the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
Management
Federal Managers Groups Largely Support Trump OPM Pick
Union representative is a lot more wary of Nesterczuk, who helped design a failed performance-based pay system at Defense.
Management
The Known Unknowns of the Russia Investigation
Top Russian officials reportedly discussed reaching out to Trump campaign adviser Michael Flynn last summer as part of Moscow’s interference campaign. Did they follow through?
Management
Boeing Protests Air Force’s Jamming-Plane Decision, Alleging Conflict of Interest
Company officials say the decision to let L3 pick the aircraft means a choice has already been made.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Donald Meets the Pope
President Donald Trump visited the Vatican Wednesday for an interesting meeting.
Route Fifty
CBO: 23 Million Americans Left Uninsured by House-passed AHCA
The impact of the two waivers that change essential health benefits and coverage for pre-existing conditions hasn’t been studied until now.
Nextgov
Safe From WannaCry? Thank the Government.
DHS secretary describes an active government campaign to limit the virus’ spread.
Management
11 Major Agency Reforms in Trump’s Budget
Some proposals could see the light of day, even if the overall budget is DOA.
Nextgov
DHS: Biometrics Could Cut the Over 700K Visa Overstays
About 1.47 percent of foreign travelers with visas overstayed their expected departure.
Management
State Department Student Interns Battle a Frustrating Security Clearance Process
Some applicants wait months for even an interim clearance.
Oversight