Defense
Defense Intelligence Agency’s ‘Shark Tank’ Helps Startups Pitch Spy Apps
DIA analysts who like a product can launch a partnership on the spot.
Management
DHS Launches Trump’s Immigration Victims Office
The office will receive only existing resources and staff.
Oversight
GAO List of Duplicative Programs to Piggyback on Trump Efficiency Effort
Comptroller general says most agency savings come after congressional action.
Management
Making Lists Can Spark Creativity By Freeing Your Unconscious
Your best idea yet could be triggered by a simple but powerful list.
Nextgov
If the Government Shuts Down, Some of Its Websites, Databases and IT Do Too
OMB’s 2013 guidance requires IT systems related to excepted activity, including national security, stay functional.
Nextgov
Government’s Biggest Cyber Problem Will Be Contractors’ Big Opportunity, Report Says
If the government can't hire cyber talent, it will continue to seek outside support, a market analysis said.
Defense
DHS Chief: Without Cities’ Help, ‘We Have to Go Into Neighborhoods’ to Find the Undocumented
Local law enforcement officials “want to cooperate with us,” says John Kelly.
Oversight
How Democrats Learned to Love Trump's Negotiating Style
The Dems are trying to take advantage of the president’s tendency to make maximalist claims then retreat from them.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Stages of the Wall Bargaining
It went from "Mexico will pay" to "a metaphor," so what's next?
Management
The Neuroscience of Asking Insightful Questions
When you solve problems for the people who report to you, you rob people of the chance to do their own thinking.
Route Fifty
Mayors, Sessions Talk ‘Sanctuary Cities’ as Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order
“We don’t have all the clarity that we need,” Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler told Route Fifty.
Nextgov
Congressional Staffers to Get Cybersecurity Crash Course
The training is part of a public awareness campaign in President Obama’s Cybersecurity National Action Plan.
Pay & Benefits
Overall Public-Private Sector Compensation Gap Has Widened, CBO Finds
Analysis notes comparisons are difficult.
Management
Lawmakers Continue Challenging GSA on Trump Hotel Deal
Sen. Carper calls for Public Works panel to probe possible conflicts of interest.
Tech
How Will the Federal Government Protect Nuclear Safety in an Anti-Regulatory Climate?
The U.S. nuclear industry is struggling to compete with cheap natural gas and manage radioactive waste. Budget cuts and anti-regulatory pressure could worsen things by weakening federal oversight.
Nextgov
Criminals Will Need a 'Face Off' Machine to Beat Biometrics If IARPA Project Succeeds
The intelligence community’s R&D unit awarded a few groups funds to prevent criminals from tricking biometric scanners.
Management
Justice IG Blasts Marshals Service Over Contractor-Run Prison
Watchdog cites understaffing and triple bunking of Leavenworth detainees.
Management
Trump Administration Will Ask Career Feds How to Do Things Better -- or Not at All
Architect of government restructuring plan wants it to be key part of Trump's legacy.
Route Fifty
D.C. Region Will Conduct ‘Full Scale’ Terrorism Drill Wednesday
Emergency responders will play out a scenario similar to the terror events that took place in Paris in November 2015.
Management