Management
Boosting America’s Scientific Brain Power
There’s a broad ecosystem of federal programs to bolster careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Tech
A Bot That Can Tell When It's Really Donald Trump Who's Tweeting
Using machine learning to figure out when the president is writing his own tweets
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When Self-Driving Cars Will Be on the Road, According to the People Making Them
A disparity in responses is exacerbated by varying definitions of “autonomous.”
Management
More Than Half the World’s Population Still Doesn’t Have a U.S. Ambassador
Some of the U.S.'s most important foreign partners, including China, India, Japan, the U.K., and Canada, don't have a top representative.
Management
Unless You’re a Superstar, It’s Better to Keep Your Mouth Shut in The Workplace (Even in the NFL)
Employees have few rights when it comes to political speech.
Defense
The Next Big War Will Turn on AI, Says U.S. Secret-Weapons Czar
William Roper says the military must get better at feeding the voracious learning algorithms that will fight future battles.
Tech
The U.S. is Facing a Choice Between the International Space Station and a New Deep Space Rocket
Two great tastes that are wildly pricey together.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Low Approval Rating
According to Jimmy Fallon, the president is less popular than wet doorknobs.
Management
Preparing for a Reduction in Force at Your Agency
Nobody wants to be RIF’d, but the law aims to make federal reductions in force relatively humane.
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A Meeting Between the World's Two Most Powerful Leaders Was Announced By a Local Police Chief
Lantana, Florida, has suddenly become the world leader in diplomatic protocol.
Management
Trump's Travel Ban Wins a Round in Court
A judgment last week in Virginia provides a template for other courts—including the Supreme Court—to rule in the president’s favor.
Nextgov
NARA Rethinks How to Store Presidential Records
The agency is currently transferring about 532 million Obama administration files into its archives.
Management
Trump Instructs Federal Agencies to Stop Considering Climate Change
President reverses Obama's efforts to make the government more green.
Management
Trump Gets Credit for Tackling Federal Management Issues
Observers applaud new innovation office’s focus on technology.
Management
Agencies Need to Get Savvy About Low-Cost Program Evaluation
It’s more important than ever to get the most impact from every program dollar.
Management
Good Leaders Don't Surround Themselves With Yes Men
The head of the MIT leadership center advises: "Get out of the office today and spend more time being wrong, being uncomfortable, and being quiet."
Pay & Benefits
Federal Agencies Are Spending More on Employees Conducting Union Activities
Justice, Homeland Security see biggest spikes in official time usage.
Management
Secret Service Credited for Progress Just as White House Fence Was Breached
Timing of watchdog report on two years of improvements was not planned.
Management
Navy SEALs Develop Mental Toughness By Reinforcing One Behavior
Set a goal, and push yourself to reach it no matter what.
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