Pay & Benefits
Federal Union Expands on Previous PR Efforts with ‘They Work For U.S.’ Ad Campaign
Latest PSA campaign is significantly bigger than NTEU’s previous initiatives.
Management
Will Trump Direct FEMA to Fund Churches Hit by Hurricanes?
The president weighs in on a long-standing debate over using public money to support religious organizations.
Management
Why al-Qaida is Still Strong 16 Years After 9/11
An unprecedented onslaught from the U.S. hasn't destroyed the terrorist organization. What is the secret of its resilience?
Nextgov
Lawmakers Push Again to Mandate Mobile-Friendly Federal Websites
New federal websites would have to be easy to view on smartphones and other devices, according to a Senate bill.
Management
Agencies Told to Cut Regulatory Budgets in Fiscal 2018
Unusual White House plan to lower incremental costs confuses some.
Nextgov
DARPA Wants to MacGyver the Internet Using Only What's in Troops' Pockets
The research agency wants to tap the computer power of the devices warfighters already have to network anywhere.
Management
The Complete Guide to Thriving, Compiled By Scientists
Thriving is a special kind of success with its own unique elements. Find out how it's done.
Management
Searching for $1 Billion: Inside the Pentagon’s Struggle to Match Trump’s Air Force One Boast
Details emerge about Boeing’s cost-saving pitches at Mar-a-Lago, and what Air Force leaders are really planning to cut. First to go: aerial refueling.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Dennis Rodman is Here to Solve the North Korea Problem
Only one man is friends with both Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump.
Management
There’s a Crisis of Meaning in Government Service
Public service is a noble calling. It’s time to connect with that larger purpose.
Route Fifty
As Hurricane Irma Heads North, Officials Urge Floridians to Stay Put
Storm surge swamps low-lying areas as high winds cut power to millions and damage buildings across the Sunshine State.
Management
Thousands of Feds Respond to Irma’s Massive Destruction
Agencies across government have mobilized to support victims of Hurricane Irma.
Route Fifty
Why a Hurricane Like Irma Poses a Particular Challenge to Florida
The storm’s enormous size, spanning both coasts of the state, could slow the rescue and recovery efforts, officials warned on Sunday.
Management
When Hurricane Warnings Are Lost in Translation
With Irma looming, organizations are hitting some roadblocks in getting information out to Floridians who don’t speak English.
Management
Hurricane Irma: 'We've Never Seen a Storm This Strong'
“I have little doubt Irma will go down as one of the most infamous in Atlantic hurricane history,” said Eric Blake, a scientist with the National Hurricane Center.
Route Fifty
Harvey Aid Bill Also Aims to Ease Financial Pressure for Agencies Fighting Wildfires
Firefighting costs are expected to exceed budgeted amounts by about $300 million this year.
Defense
Afghanistan is Now Officially James Mattis’ War
Donald Trump's speech on "principled realism" in Afghanistan contained few surprises. Now, under the aegis of DOD chief Mattis it is the latest stage in America’s "forever war."
Management
Even Leaders Have to Follow Sometimes
We spend a lot of time talking about what it takes to lead. Perhaps we should devote a bit more time to what it means to follow.
Management
Feds Send Additional Inspectors to Florida Nuclear Power Plants
Office of Personnel Management authorizes emergency hiring authorities to agencies responding to Harvey and preparing for Irma.
Oversight