Defense
Trump's Undermining of Rex Tillerson
The president’s latest tweets question the value of U.S. diplomacy with North Korea.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More On Trump's Puerto Rico Response
The president understands that the the U.S. territory is, indeed, an island.
Management
Trump Disbands Labor-Management Forums at Federal Agencies
President says collaborative efforts “have produced few benefits to the public.”
Management
Fast-Approaching Vacancy Act Deadline Puts Some Pressure on Trump to Speed Up Appointments
Rules also offer flexibility that may benefit the White House, however.
Management
HHS Secretary Resigns After Controversy Over Use of Private Charter Aircraft
Price had offered to reimburse taxpayers for the cost of his seat on the flights, but not for the full cost estimated at $400,000.
Management
The U.S. Is Pulling Most of Its Staff Out of Cuba After a Series of Mysterious Attacks
Attacks caused traumatic brain injuries and permanent hearing loss in at least 21 diplomats and their family members.
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Soon, DHS Will Have Eyes on Computer Vulnerabilities Across the Government
A governmentwide software dashboard is launching next month.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Department Announces TRICARE Changes for 2018
Service members will be required to opt into TRICARE during next open enrollment period to continue to use the health care program.
Management
USPS Defaults on Billions in Mandatory Payments, Despite Scheduled Relief
Lawmaker joins agency in renewing call for comprehensive postal reform.
Management
Why Does Trump Keep Praising the Emergency Response in Puerto Rico?
The president’s insistence that he’s doing a great job sits uneasily with stories of desperation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Management
'You Should Be Outraged:' An Air Force General Gives a Lesson in Leadership After Racist Slurs
"If you can’t treat someone with dignity and respect, then get out."
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Democrats Push for Billions to Bring High-Speed Internet to Everyone
Lawmakers believe faster, better broadband will help bring underserved rural communities into the 21st-century economy.
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Most Feds Like NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework
Trump’s cybersecurity executive order directed all agencies to adopt the framework.
Oversight
Democratic Senators Implore EPA Chief to Protect Superfund Dollars
Pruitt’s budget blueprint included plans to cancel $20 million in annual payments to Justice Dept. office that prosecutes polluters.
Management
Madeleine Albright: 'All of a Sudden, Diplomacy Is Being Degraded'
America’s former chief diplomat on the state of the State Department.
Oversight
Twitter Told Congress Everything It Knows About Russian Influence on Its App. It Isn’t Much
The Senate Intelligence Committee investigating Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election was expecting more than it got.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Unveils His Tax Plan
It's got a long name, but it's definitely from the mind of the president.
Defense
Here’s How Much of Your Taxes Have Gone To Wars
Previously unreported Pentagon data shows how much the average U.S. taxpayer has paid for combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and now Syria.
Management
HHS Secretary Will Reimburse Taxpayers for Charter Flights—But Only For Cost of His Seat
The department reportedly spent $400,000 on private aircraft for Tom Price; he’s writing a check for $51,887.31.
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