Management
Citing Porn Watcher, VA Secretary Begs Congress for More Firing Authority
VA wants to immediately terminate employee it says was watching porn while with a patient.
Management
Private Prisons are Already Experiencing a Boon Under Trump and Critics Want to Know Why
A big turnaround for operators who had feared a bust.
Route Fifty
Cuomo: ‘New York State Is a Target for Hostile Federal Actions’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Missouri governor’s 'secretive tactics; a need for ‘drastic measures’' in Connecticut; and Uber’s expansion in Wyoming.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Growth Slows in March
Two funds lose ground and most others flat-line for the month, after a strong start to the year.
Defense
Post-9/11 Intel Sharing Needs Fine-Tuning, Watchdogs Agree
Counterterrorism communications are applied unevenly around the country.
Defense
The Evolution of the Tomb of the Unknowns
War losses may now be identifiable, but the memorial, located in Arlington National Cemetery, serves a bigger purpose.
Management
This Quick Communications Checklist Could Improve Your Work Life
Theoretically, communication is welcome at work. But everyone sends subtle signals that can indicate otherwise. Here's how to read between the lines.
Management
A Federal Judge Greenlights a Lawsuit Against Donald Trump For Inciting Violence
Three protesters were allegedly shoved, struck, and punched after Trump told his supporters to "get them out of here."
Oversight
Where to Read the Nitty-Gritty Details of White House Employees’ Personal Finances
White House staffers have been "very blessed and very successful," Sean Spicer noted.
Oversight
Play of the Day: George W. Bush's Reaction to the Inauguration
Perhaps the former president's comments were a compliment to Donald Trump.
Management
Boeing Launches Info War on the Navy’s F-35
The aerospace firm is quietly urging policymakers to cut planned purchases of carrier-based Joint Strike Fighters and buy Advanced Super Hornets instead.
Management
The White House Is Being Reset Even Before It Started
President Trump has already fired a national security adviser, removed a communications officer, and pushed a deputy chief of staff out—with more shakeups on the horizon.
Route Fifty
N.M. Ranch Owner on Mexico Border Has Tough Message for Trump
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Florida pre-emption proposal rankles local officials; California’s new cigarette taxes; and fed-up citizens in St. Paul take action on trash.
Management
Trump Begins Naming Lower Level Management Nominees
The administration is still well behind Obama’s pace, but it is catching up with other predecessors.
Management
Scientists Finally Understand Why Deep Breathing Physically Reduces Stress
It all comes down to a tiny patch of neurons in the brainstem.
Management
Contractors Resist Push to Post Contracts Online
McCaskill-Tester bill would require publishing text of awards worth $150,000 and up.
Management
The Many Practical Hurdles to Transforming Government
No reorganization can succeed if employees aren’t onboard.
Oversight
Is the Top House Overseer Too Easy on the Trump Administration?
Utah Republican Jason Chaffetz chairs the House’s watchdog committee. But critics charge he’d rather overlook the Trump administration’s infractions than look into them.
Management