Nextgov
GAO: HUD's Legacy Tech Hogs 95% of IT Budget While Agency Struggles to Price Upgrades
“Significant weaknesses” plague the agency's cost-estimating practices for investments aimed to revamp IT infrastructure.
Nextgov
Why Experts Worry Algorithms Can Do More Harm Than Good
A Pew report suggests corporations and governments could misuse algorithms.
Management
Trump's 3 a.m. Phone Call
The president pondered a reasonable economics question—but who he reportedly dialed for answers raises questions of its own.
Management
Chronically Late People Share One Positive Personality Trait
Humans cannot transcend the rules of physics, no matter how invincible we feel on a day when all the traffic lights glow green.
Defense
Donald Trump and China’s President Finally Broke the Ice — By Snail Mail
In his letter to Xi, Trump wished the Chinese people a "happy Lantern Festival," though the Lunar New Year holiday period ended last week in China.
Oversight
Senate Confirms Jeff Sessions to Be Attorney General
Republicans all supported his nomination, and every Democrat except for one opposed him.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Coming for Every Store in the Mall
You're next, Orange Julius. Don't be like Nordstrom and cross the president or his family.
Defense
USAID Faulted for Lax Oversight of Afghan Land Reforms
SIGAR found that $41.2 million contract lacked vital information.
Route Fifty
Can Private Investment Work for Rural Infrastructure?
During a U.S. Senate committee hearing, doubts emerge whether public-private partnerships can meet the needs of non-urban areas.
Nextgov
Government Contractor Accused of Stealing NSA Cyber Secrets
Harold Thomas Martin III worked for at least seven private contractors since 1993, placing him in several defense and intelligence agencies that require security clearances.
Pay & Benefits
Dental Premiums Drop, Retirement Claims Spike, Anxiety Over Benefits 'Reform' Grows
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
What Are U.S. Forces Doing in Yemen in the First Place?
Last week’s raid was an embarrassing and costly failure—in the context of a much larger one.
Tech
Did Russia’s Election Meddling Break International Law? Experts Can’t Agree.
Right now, that’s a gray area — and it’s hindering the U.S. response to influence operations.
Management
Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Over One In, Two Out Regulatory Policy
Groups allege Trump violated constitutional separation of powers requirements.
Route Fifty
N.C. Legislative Leaders Decry Judicial Ruling; Wis. Gov.’s Regulatory Retreat on Fire Safety
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New Orleans tornado aftermath; Pennsylvania governor’s early retirement proposal for state workers; and Eric Holder’s Sacramento visit.
Management
It’s Not Too Late: Resolve to Have a Successful Year
Here are 10 tips to help get you where you want to go.
Management
Feds Will Get Paychecks on Time After Tornado Hits Major Processing Facility
The National Finance Center in New Orleans has enacted its emergency plan.
Nextgov
Government Must Pick Between Bad Options in Encryption Debate
The government faces numerous bad choices in the encryption debate, but the worst is doing nothing at all, a think tank report concludes.
Defense
The Future Depends on Fixing Readiness Now, Vice Chiefs Tell Lawmakers
Service leaders’ annual pilgrimage to Capitol Hill also serves as Phase One of Mattis’ long-range plan.
Route Fifty