Management
Here’s What U.S. Missiles Hit At the Syrian Airbase
And why Shayrat Airfield’s runways weren’t one of the targets.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Complicated Situation in Syria
Russia has supported the Assad regime while the regime has fought ISIS while the U.S. has fought both Assad and ISIS… It's all very confusing.
Route Fifty
N.Y.C. OK’d to Destroy Information on Undocumented Immigrants
Two Republican Assembly members had sought the preservation of IDNYC documents held by the city.
Nextgov
Twitter Drops Lawsuit Against DHS Over Rogue Account
A Customs and Border Protection agent had asked the company to hand over identifying information about a user critical of DHS policy.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill Protecting Federal Employee Pay Ahead of Possible Shutdown
Cardin’s measure would ensure both furloughed and exempted workers get back pay upon the federal government’s reopening.
Defense
SOUTHCOM: ‘ISIS Is In the Western Hemisphere’
They’re not fighters returning from Iraq and Syria, says Adm. Kurt Tidd; they’re Latin Americans who became radicalized online.
Tech
As Trump Meets China, US Worries About Beijing’s Supercomputers and Industrial Espionage
Network breaches? NSA research director says we ain’t seen nothing yet.
Defense
Trump Created a Makeshift Situation Room at Mar-a-Lago for a Briefing on the Syria Bombing
His Florida resort has been described as vulnerable to foreign spying.
Management
Senator’s Bill Requiring Posting of Program Costs Might Itself Be Costly
Lankford’s Taxpayer Right to Know Act would cost $18 million from 2018-2020, CBO says.
Nextgov
Cyber Watchers Fear Hackers Could Hold Government, Infrastructure Hostage
Criminal hackers could hijack the digital controls of a chemical plant or dam and threaten massive damage unless they’re paid $100 beeellion.
Tech
BLM's New Website Banner Image Tells You Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Plan for the Agency
It was not a subtle change.
Oversight
Trump-Run Agencies Are Ignoring Our Letters, Lawmakers Complain
GSA singled out for responding only to inquiries from majority Republicans.
Management
The Path to Better Management of Government’s Huge Programs
A new law guides the way to delivering on large-scale change initiatives.
Nextgov
DHS Achieves an Acquisition First for the Agency
The department's acquisition programs have struggled for years, but there are signs of a turnaround.
Management
Small Agency Takes Heat for Steep Drop in Employee Satisfaction Scores
House Oversight subcommittee gives management at the Surface Transportation Board 45 days to come up with a plan to improve relations with the rank-and-file.
Route Fifty
Route Fifty’s 1st Roadshow Stop Is in Denver
Join us on April 18, where we’ll explore the DNA of good governance with Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
Management
Republicans and Democrats Look to Preserve, Expand Obama Hiring Rule
Reform would give ex-felons better chance at federal employment.
Tech
How to Mourn a Space Robot
NASA’s Cassini probe will soon plunge into Saturn, ending its 13-year mission to the ringed planet and triggering a wave of grief among scientists, engineers, and an adoring public.
Management
Old Brains Need as Much Sleep as Young Brains, but They’re Worse at Getting It
As you age, your brain gets worse at telling itself to shut down at night.
Tech