Defense
Who’s on the National Security Council Now, With Bannon Out and New Faces Added
The removal of Trump's chief strategist wasn't the only change to the NSC principals committee.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Photos From Jared Kushner's Big Trip
Jimmy Kimmel examines the White House official's trip to Iraq.
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Virginia Gov. McAuliffe Blocked on Medicaid Expansion. Again.
“By refusing to expand the program, we’ve forfeited $10.4 billion and we will continue to forego $6.6 million every day we do not take action,” according to the Democratic governor.
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DHS Device-Screening Catches Pedophiles at the Borders
About half a percent of the million travelers who come into the U.S. get their devices screened, the homeland security secretary said.
Pay & Benefits
Union Fires Back at Pension-Cutting Bill, the IRS Gets Managers’ Pay Wrong and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Congress Votes to Extend Troubled VA Private Care Program
Some see bill as a fix, while others view it as a stopgap.
Management
IRS Revs Up Mandated Private Tax-Debt Collection
Agency hopes to avoid past problems through improved contractor communications.
Defense
What to Make of Bannon's Exit From the NSC
The Trump administration is saying it was long-planned.
Management
Jeff Sessions Decides Not to Police the Police
The new attorney general makes it clear that when it comes to the abuses of local law enforcement, Americans are now on their own.
Pay & Benefits
DHS Secretary Promises 'Better Pay Systems, Better Benefits'
John Kelly also dilutes several key Trump proposals, including the wall.
Route Fifty
Rural Minnesota Facing the ‘Beginning of the Wave’ of Homeless Senior Citizens
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Florida’s newest invasive species; sanctuary city fights in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Yakima; and marijuana decriminalization in Kansas City.
Management
Why You Need to Know About Blockchain
The technology offers a unique opportunity for agencies to detect fraud and improve services and transparency.
Nextgov
Bill to Improve Small Business Cybersecurity Advances
The bill directs NIST to create "clear and concise" guidance for how small and medium businesses can boost their digital defenses.
Management
How Self-Reflection Can Make You a Better Leader
Setting aside 15 minutes a day can help you prioritize, prepare, and build a stronger team.
Tech
The Air Force Is Reorganizing to Fight in Space
After a scathing report, service leaders are creating a three-star czar to oversee orbital warfare.
Management
Rex Tillerson Had Exactly 23 Words in Response to North Korea's Missile Launch
"The United States has spoken enough about North Korea," were nine of them.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Wall Will Only Be Beautiful on the U.S. Side
Forget the Mexicans: Americans want to stare at something pretty.
Route Fifty
Why So Many Americans Are Saying Goodbye to Cities
What’s happening to New York City is a microcosm of what’s happening around the country—the hollowing out of the U.S. city.
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