Defense
Hiring Freeze Forces Military Spouses to Make Tough Choices
Pentagon says it's looking at potential solutions for civilians blocked from new jobs when their spouses relocate.
Management
Air Force Buys Mysterious Israeli Weapon to Kill ISIS Drones
What is this secret weapon? Pentagon officials aren’t saying, but here are some clues.
Management
The Attorney General Just Officially Nixed the Obama Administration’s Plan to Phase Out Private Prisons
Trump’s presidency has been a boon for the companies that manage private prisons—stock values have gone up more than 100% for some.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President's Golf Game
Donald Trump is hitting the links a lot, but the press isn't allowed to watch it.
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Mayors to Congress: We Need to Be a Part of the ACA Conversation
“You’re going to hear from mayors loudly and clearly on these issues because we’re the ones that are going to have to deal with the people.”
Management
What Disengaged Employees Would Say to the Boss (If They Could Be Honest)
Six tips for maintaining a healthy workplace culture.
Nextgov
Industry Still Waiting on Trump's Cyber Policy with Anxiety, Cautious Optimism
With few tea leaves to read on the new administration’s cyber policy, industry officials are both hopeful and deeply concerned.
Management
VA Secretary Says Department Is Working Closely With Congress on Firing Bill
Senate committee makes accountability a top priority.
Management
Can Mexico Block Trump’s New Deportation Rules?
The administration’s plan to force undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. largely hinges on America’s increasingly tense relationship with its southern neighbor.
Oversight
Lawmaker Would Curb Excess Deliveries of Federal Register on the Hill
CBO says bill would save $1 million annually.
Pay & Benefits
Delayed Retirement: Benefits and TSP Considerations
If you work longer, how much more can you expect to receive?
Pay & Benefits
The Challenge of Accessing Birth Control in the Military
Many women want to stop their periods while in the field, but getting the means to do so can be difficult.
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Chicago Clears Red-Light Camera Vendor Involved in Bribery
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Arizona proposal on protesters decried by free speech advocates; whooping cough outbreak in Kentucky; activists shut down Portland City Council meeting.
Oversight
Law Prof: Ease Trump's Conflicts of Interest Via a Public Trust
The government should manage the president’s businesses, op-ed argues.
Oversight
White House Staff Ethics Training is Ongoing, Spokeswoman Says
Following Conway controversy, legal office offers regular sessions and written advice.
Management
Linguistics Can Help Conservatives and Liberals Agree on Objective Reality Again
"When we talk politics, we should avoid the endless repetition of buzzwords, the parroting of stale slogans, and the trading of labels."
Tech
How Trump’s Immigrant Dragnet Might Catch Your Personal Data, Too
A DHS rule change aimed at undocumented immigrants could invade the personal privacy of fare more people than the ones they’re targeting.
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The Federal Government’s Reversal: Let the States Deal With Transgender Kids
The Departments of Education and Justice released revised guidelines on how schools should handle gender-identity issues.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More From Trump's Visit to The National Museum of African American History and Culture
The president saw some relics of slavery and deemed them "not good."
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