Management
If There Are White House Recordings, They Could Be Subpoenaed
President Trump warned James Comey that there might be “tapes” of their conversation—and if there are, it would be illegal to destroy them.
Oversight
Census Director’s Resignation Could Affect Control of Congress After 2020
John Thompson was more than just another Washington bean counter. His resignation may affect which party controls Congress after 2020.
Route Fifty
Trump's Infrastructure Plan Will Favor States, Localities With Money Lined Up, Chao Says
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao also said Monday that the White House would soon release new details about the proposal.
Management
How to Nurture a Successful Mentor and Protégé Relationship
Some attributes are more important than others.
Nextgov
With Friendly CBO Score, IT Modernization Bill Hits House Floor Wednesday
The Modernizing Government Technology Act dodged the high price tag it received the first time around.
Defense
How American Special Operators Gradually Returned to Somalia
A U.S. soldier was killed in the country this month for the first time in more than two decades. What was he doing there?
Tech
NASA Won’t Rush Astronauts Back to the Moon to Please Donald Trump
Trump's hope to slingshot some astronauts around the moon next year have just been dashed by NASA.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Tapes, Trump and More on the Comey Firing
"Saturday Night Live" and "Last Week Tonight" take aim at the president's latest scandal.
Defense
Spy Chief Searching for Cuts Across Entire U.S. Intelligence Community
Trump's new intelligence chief, Dan Coats, says he’s already moving on GOP lawmakers’ request to streamline all 17 agencies, including his own ODNI.
Oversight
Is the Watergate-Comey Comparison Simply a Way to Score Partisan Points?
Two historians debate the FBI director’s dismissal and whether it’s reminiscent of the Nixon era—or if it’s just politics.
Oversight
Inspectors General Feel Crimped by Hiring Freeze, Budget Cuts
Survey by House Democrats warns of lowered productivity.
Nextgov
DARPA Wants Artificial Intelligence That Doesn't Forget Everything It Knows
Biological systems don't completely freeze up when they encounter a new situation, but computers often do.
Nextgov
HHS’ Cyber Threat Center Comes Out of Beta Soon
The center will share threat information for small doctors offices to the largest pharmaceutical companies, and health care organizations in between.
Nextgov
GSA Tech Office Launches Bug Bounty Program
This is the first civilian government program that pays ethical hackers to search out digital bugs.
Management
One Department Says Workforce Cuts Won't Be Part of Its Reorganization
Plan will not affect individual offices or missions, secretary says.
Oversight
Ethics Office Hits Trump Appointees With New Compliance Form
White House says it will vet nominees with OGE and FBI before announcements.
Management
To Be a Better Boss, Act Like a Witch
"Wiccans understand that good managers don't care about being in control.
Management
Appointee Watch: Nominations Overshadowed by FBI Director Firing
In an effort to reduce delays, the administration is vetting officials with the ethics office and FBI before announcing appointments.
Management
The White House Declares War on the Specter of Voter Fraud
A new executive order creates a commission that seems destined to continue a crusade against illegal voting.
Defense