Route Fifty
ACA Repeal Could Mean Return to ‘High-Risk Pools’
Are “high-risk pools” a smart insurance solution or a recipe for high premiums, limited coverage and long waiting lists?
Management
Senate Clears Proponent of Workforce Cuts as Trump’s Budget Director
Mulvaney confirmed as administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to reorganize agencies and curb duplication.
Nextgov
What Former NSA Chief Keith Alexander Thinks of Trump's Cyber Stance
The former NSA director hopes Trump will allow government to more actively defend industry from cyberattacks.
Oversight
The Formidable Checks and Balances Imposing on President Trump
His plans have been complicated by virtually every counterforce, at home and abroad, that can limit a president.
Management
Why the Puzder Nomination Fell Apart
The fast-food mogul faced opposition from both liberal and conservative groups, though for different reasons.
Defense
Should Jeff Sessions Recuse Himself From the Russia Inquiries?
Justice Department regulations appear to suggest the attorney general should not be involved in any investigations into Trump associates’ ties to Russia.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Firing Flynn Was Right Up Trump's Alley
Didn't the president's TV show involve the "You're fired" catchphrase?
Route Fifty
Route Fifty Special Report: The Health Data Equation
We’re featuring three stories of state and local governments using data to deliver critical health services, make better decisions and improve their communities in the process.
News
Some Surprising Facts on the 'Swamp' and the Hiring Freeze
Brookings scholar’s numbers show a federal workforce smaller than rhetoric suggests.
Pay & Benefits
Protecting Federal Employees' Pay, Hope for Paid Parental Leave and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Who Is Most Likely to Leave Government During the First Year of a New Administration?
One in 10 senior executives depart during that time period, research finds.
Management
How to Work for a Human Tornado
How to work for a leader who creates all kinds of terrible weather.
Management
GAO Expands List of Programs Vulnerable to Waste, Fraud and Abuse
There are new red flags on the 2020 Census, tribal programs, environmental liabilities.
Management
The Lost Stories of NASA's 'Pink-Collar' Workforce
A newspaper series from America’s golden age of space exploration offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the agency’s secretaries and stenographers.
Oversight
The Text of a New Bill Has Just One Line: 'To Terminate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency'
Below the title, it simply says, "The Environmental Protection Agency shall terminate on December 31, 2018."
Defense
What Is the Logan Act and What Does It Have to Do With Flynn?
An obscure federal law is attracting attention amid controversy over the former National Security Adviser’s contacts with Russia.
Defense
New Nuclear Delivery Platforms Will Likely Cost More than Planned. Here’s Why.
The Pentagon hasn’t purchased nuclear bombers, missiles, and subs in decades, so it’s tough to predict how much new ones will cost.
Management
GOP Leaders Reportedly Pressed Trump To Withdraw Labor Secretary Pick
Fast food executive Andrew Puzder drew fierce opposition from labor groups and others.
Route Fifty
Cuomo Blocks N.Y.C.’s 5-Cent Plastic Bag Fee; Outdoor Retailers Put Utah on Notice
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Pension refinancing in West Virginia; Denver’s homicides hit 10-year high; and a simple idea to reduce absenteeism in Philadelphia.
Management