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
In Afghanistan, Trump Is Poised to Re-Escalate a Hopeless War
Barely anyone in the United States is paying attention.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More on the Comey Firing
The White House has provided many -- sometimes conflicting -- stories on why President Donald Trump fired the FBI chief.
Management
How Unprecedented Is James Comey's Firing?
A Q&A with historian Beverly Gage about the history of conflicts between FBI directors and the executive branch
Management
New Initiative Aims to Cultivate Next Generation of Federal Executives
Senior Executives Association program will identify promising leaders earlier on and provide them with training, mentors.
Oversight
The Nuclear Option in the Trump-Russia Investigation
Lawmakers have an unusual and costly tactic if they believe investigators are withholding key evidence.
Management
There’s Little Evidence to Back White House Claim of Poor Morale at FBI
Fired FBI Director James Comey had broad support among the rank and file, surveys and employee groups say.
Pay & Benefits
A Story of Skyrocketing Premiums
Here’s why it’s important to do an annual benefits checkup.
Management
Trump: 'Regardless of Recommendation, I Was Going to Fire Comey'
The president offers the third explanation in as many days for firing the FBI director, as acting Director Andrew McCabe strikes an independent stance before the Senate.
Nextgov
Trump Releases Long-Delayed Cyber Order
The order was delayed so security and modernization programs can work in tandem, an official said.
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