Management
The Many and Varied Cost Estimates of Trump's Border Wall
Call it anywhere from less than $10 billion to more than $60 billion—depending on who is counting.
Management
Whistleblower Advocates Bemoan Merit Board’s Lack of Quorum
Denial of extensions for case reviews could “starve” those who disclose potential wrongdoing.
Oversight
Appointee Watch: Several Steps Forward, One Step Back
After a slow start, key agency positions are being filled.
Management
A Psychologist Explains Why Changing Your Life Isn’t as Hard as You Think
We are much more adaptable than we give ourselves credit for.
Route Fifty
Likely Cause of Oroville Dam Spillway Collapse Released by Calif. Investigators
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Montana’s REAL ID compliance loan; Philly mayor’s marijuana comments; leaders in Missouri city advised to impeach their mayor.
Management
Creating an Executive Corps for All of Government
Federal executives are faced with daunting challenges in increasingly complex and fast-moving times. More often than not they require a multiagency response.
Defense
ISIS-in-Afghanistan Is Losing Recruits to Other Groups, U.S. Officials Say
James Mattis says he’s made no decision on adding troops, but warns of a confrontation if Russia continues to arm the Taliban.
Oversight
After Outcry by Ethics Watchdogs, the State Department Pulled a Story Advertising Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
Former White House ethics lawyers called the story "outrageous."
Tech
Could Donald Trump Really Send Astronauts to Mars in the Next Seven Years?
With a little help, maybe.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Wall and the Potential Shutdown
President Donald Trump also has some cost estimates for the "super duper" border project.
Management
America’s No. 1 Health Problem is Not What You Expect
Wellness programs fall short when they fail to address a leading health problem.
Route Fifty
Trump Infrastructure Adviser: Regulatory and Revenue Processes Are ‘Broken’
"The states have been much more courageous than the federal government in raising taxes to build infrastructure,” according to real estate mogul Richard LeFrak.
Management
Trump to Sign Executive Order Creating Office to Identify VA Employees to Fire
It will also protect whistleblowers, White House says.
Management
Trump Won’t Rule Out Veto of a Shutdown-Averting Bill
For now, White House says it wants wall funding in spending measure.
Nextgov
DHS IG Investigates If CBP Abused Authority to Unmask Anti-Trump Twitter User
Twitter sued DHS after it demanded the identity of a user critical of the Trump administration.
Management
Trump’s Separate Pursuit of Two Government Reform Plans Will Hurt Both
A more connected and aligned strategy is more likely to drive sustainable, effective results.
Management
Trump on the Federal Government: 'I Never Realized How Big It Was'
An interview with the Associated Press shows President Trump slowly coming to terms with the size of the government he now runs, and the challenges he must tackle.
Nextgov
White House Cyber Czar to Play Role in Kushner Innovation Office
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce will help ensure any government modernization programs build cybersecurity in, he said.
Oversight
Trump Chief of Staff Blames Democrats for Record-Slow Hiring Pace
Trackers count fewest nominations to key posts in 40 years.
Management