Management
There’s a Simple Legal Reason Trump is Probably Going to Get Away With His Conflicts of Interest
For Donald Trump, the emoluments issue is a good reason to tread carefully in court, but an even better reason to stay in the good graces of Congress.
Management
Federal Hiring Freeze Puts Performance Management in the Spotlight
Human Resources leaders face new challenges as a result.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Betsy DeVos, the Senate and Percentages
Donald Trump's pick for the Department of Education got confirmed by a 51-50 margin, but can she do that math?
Tech
Donald Trump’s Tweets are Now Presidential Records
The law says official presidential records must be preserved. How do tweets figure in – particularly when they're altered or deleted?
Management
Investigation Confirms Ethical Violations, Misconduct by BLM Agent at Burning Man
While Interior officials contemplated discipline, employee was removed after threatening a colleague with grenades.
Management
With Medicaid Errors at $36 Billion, HHS Told to Improve Data Quality
GAO recommends more frequent data quality checks on state reporting.
Management
There May Finally Be a Breakthrough in the Long Fight for Postal Reform
Unions, industry and management all endorse bipartisan bill to overhaul USPS.
Oversight
House Oversight Leaders Push Trump to Name OPM Chief Quickly
Human resources agency needs a “strong and capable” director fast, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Irritated with VA's Continuing Tech Problems
With its history of failed large-scale IT projects that cost taxpayers billions of dollars, VA is again grappling with IT issues.
Tech
What Happened to Trump’s Secret Hacking Intel?
New information that the president promised over a month ago never materialized.
Management
More Trouble for Andrew Puzder
President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary—already stalled in the Senate—disclosed that his family employed an undocumented immigrant.
Route Fifty
The High Price of a Montana Liquor License; S.C. Gov. Hits Trump up for $5 Billion for Infrastructure
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Utah’s public lands agenda upsets outdoorsmen; Baltimore City Council reverses course on minimum wage; a two-year review of Ohio’s transparency efforts
Management
Get Back on Track to Meeting Your Goals With These Three Steps
People irrationally overwork to pursue goals they don’t actually care about, research says. If you want to live a better in 2017, take these steps and avoid wasted time.
Pay & Benefits
Chaffetz Discusses Civil Service and Benefits Reforms With Trump at White House
Oversight chairman meets with the president at the White House's request.
Management
Trump Signs Washington Hotel Over to His Son
The move aims to put to rest criticism about the president’s conflicts of interest, but critics aren’t persuaded.
Oversight
Will Gorsuch Have to Rule on Trump’s Travel Ban?
Trump’s executive order on immigration is headed for the Supreme Court.
Management
How Republicans Might 'Repair' Obamacare Before Repealing It
Most GOP lawmakers want to demolish the health law right away. Senator Lamar Alexander wants to rescue it first.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Calls All the Shots, OK?
The president's top advisor Steve Bannon is getting more publicity, but he's not in charge.
Route Fifty