Defense
Why Mike Pompeo Released More bin Laden Files
The CIA director is intent on drawing connections between al-Qaeda and Iran—but to what end?
Oversight
Is Donald Trump Using the Justice Department to Crush CNN?
Or is the Department of Justice finally cracking down on corporate mergers?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump, Gillespie and Twitter
After the Virginia race was called for the Democrat, the president took to social media.
Management
It’s Time to Improve Government’s Use of Metrics and Analytics
When used effectively in managing performance, the gains can be impressive.
Management
Foreign Service Is Being Depleted at a 'Dizzying Speed,' Union Says
Cuts "are hard to square with the stated agenda of making State and the Foreign Service stronger," says leader of current and retired diplomats.
Management
Trump's Nominee for DHS Pledges Hiring Reforms, New Immigration Deportation Priorities
Kirstjen Nielsen takes a softer tone on immigration policy, says officers should follow Obama-era priorities.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Bill Compromise Includes a Bigger 2018 Pay Raise for Military Members
Democrats vow a fight for civilian pay parity.
Nextgov
MGT Act, Amazon Amendment Survive Defense Authorization Bill Conference
But not all the federal IT amendments made it through.
Nextgov
DHS Mulling Blockchain at the Border
An official struck a cautiously optimistic tone when discussing the decentralized ledger system.
Management
The New Normal: The Government Must Do Better With Major Disasters
An estimated 3.5 million people have registered for federal disaster assistance so far this year.
Defense
Donald Trump: Unlikely Defender of U.S. Allies
The candidate who said Japan and South Korea made "billions screwing us" is now a president vowing to stand by them.
Management
Intelligence Community's LGBT Program Wins Award
"IC Pride" delegation to corporate-sponsored summit shares best practices in diversity.
Route Fifty
Disaster-Prone Cities Urge Congress to Expand National Flood Insurance Program
“The terrible human suffering and economic damage wrought by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria make apparent the immediate need to focus on future-proofing communities…”
Pay & Benefits
TSP Hardship Withdrawal Programs Extended, OPM Waives Pay Cap for Disaster Volunteers and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Senate Passes Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill with Newfound Tech Industry Support
A major industry trade group reversed its position on the controversial bill as companies come under in Russia investigation.
Management
EPA Overspent on Subsidized, Often Empty Employee Parking Spaces
Watchdog says HQ and Atlanta office paid $1.5 million over two years.
Management
Going Into The Office Will Help Your Career
In social psychology, it's called the "proximity principle."
Tech
The EPA Has Approved The Release of Weaponized Mosquitoes In 20 U.S. States
Biotech firm MosquitoMate says it has the green light to release its bacteria-infected mosquitoes, which prevent the insects from multiplying, into the open.
Oversight
Grading President Trump
While he gets high marks for using his executive power to enact policy changes, by most measures, he is not doing well.
Oversight