Defense
How McMaster Could Change the Way the U.S. Goes to War
How did Trump’s new National Security Advisor win over the president — and what changes might he make in his new role?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Controversial Florida Rally
He brought someone up on stage and he confused Sweden.
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Boston Studying Massive Seawall; Tucson’s Mayor Carjacked at Home
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Broadband-digging fines in Charlotte; Rhode Island’s governor defends free-tuition plan; and Newark’s mayor has a message about being “the next Brooklyn.”
Management
Five Lessons Donald Trump Could Learn From Abraham Lincoln
The most hated president in US history could teach our new leader a few things.
Management
When Federal Agencies Can Decline to Ban the Box
OPM spells out circumstances making it appropriate to ask for job candidates’ criminal histories.
Tech
NASA's Next Frontier Is Washington
The space agency is in limbo as it waits for direction from Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress.
Oversight
Which Side Will Trump Take in the Next Debt-Ceiling Fight?
Hill conservatives are unsure whether they’ll be battling alongside or against the White House.
Management
Scott Pruitt Is Confirmed as EPA's New Leader
Here’s what happens now that the EPA’s legal nemesis has been approved by the Senate to lead the agency.
Pay & Benefits
Government Must Pay Damages to 25,000 Feds Who Worked During 2013 Shutdown
Payments will vary, depending on the employee's circumstances.
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The State With the Most Structurally-Deficient Bridges Retains Its Title
More than 20 percent of its 24,184-bridge inventory is compromised.
Oversight
A Guide for Breaking Free From Trump’s 'Muzzle' on Federal Employees
Democratic Reps. Beyer and Lieu stress whistleblower resources such as IG hotlines.
Management
Consumer Bureau's Constitutionality Goes Before Full Appeals Court
Case revolves around president’s authority to fire director.
Management
The Myth of the Alpha Leader is Destroying Our Relationships — At Work and At Home
When an entire culture conflates leadership with aggressive domination, it opens the door to bad behavior in both the boardroom and the living room.
Defense
F-35 General: Boeing Heard Nothing ‘Unreleasable’ in F-35 Call With Trump
The discussions that we had were all pre-decisional,” Lt. Gen. Bogdan tells lawmakers.
Management
The Scandal That May Haunt the New Nominee for Labor Secretary
R. Alexander Acosta was the head of the civil rights division at the Department of Justice in the Bush administration when subordinates skirted civil-service laws and engaged in politicized hiring.
Nextgov
New York DA to Trump: Have Our Backs Against Cop-proof Encryption
New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance advocated a congressional ban on cop-proof encryption, but legislation never got off the ground.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's First Solo Press Conference as President
He went over an hour and he hit a lot of topics.
Management
GSA Moves Closer to Ending Reliance on DUNS Numbers in Contracting
The controversial, proprietary system used to identify companies in federal procurements could be rebid in 2018.
Management
An Old Contracting Approach Could Be Just What the New Administration Needs
To tackle new projects without new money, share-in-savings contracts offer a viable option.
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