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.
Route Fifty
What Works Cities Launches New Certification Program for Municipal Data Practices
As the footprint of the WWC network grows, “other cities will want to copy the cities that do well,” according to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Route Fifty
Virginia Governor Sets Veto Record
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Oroville Dam repairs slow going; Utah gov. eyes public lands; Wyoming city official doubles as track star.
Defense
Russia Joins U.S. in Race to Field Gun-Launched Swarmbots
A pair of Russian programs hastens the day that drone swarms may meet each other over the battlefield.
Management
Analysis: Reforming Government First Requires Understanding It
Jared Kushner’s new initiative promises to tap the expertise of the business community—but government isn't a business.
News
Stephen Colbert: Agencies Should Stop Thinking of Americans As 'Customers'
The late-night host devoted a segment to Jared Kushner's new role in the federal government.
Management
After Health Care Debacle, Trump Needs a Plan B
The chief executive can score some big wins without Congress.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Gets Back on the Links
The president hit the links once again this past weekend.
Route Fifty
Sessions: ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Must Comply or Be Denied DOJ Grants
Does an Obama-era policy really give the agency leeway to defund jurisdictions still refusing to enforce immigration law?
Nextgov
Trump Has A New Innovation Office. It’s Unclear What That Means for 18F and USDS.
Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner will head up the office.
Tech
Is Trump Still Tweeting From His Unsecured Android Phone?
If so, he’s extremely vulnerable to being hacked.
Management