Tech

The Trump Administration Reportedly Plans to Deny the Existence of Climate-Change Science

The administration is about to remove the main federal climate science page from the internet.

Management

Trump Says He’ll Seek ‘Major Investigation Into Voter Fraud’

Trump’s claims of electoral fraud aren’t new. He made them repeatedly as a candidate when it appeared that Hillary Clinton would win the election

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List of Trump’s Likely Infrastructure Priorities Emerges

These 50 projects may get quick attention if the president’s ambitious agenda moves forward in the nation’s capital.

Nextgov

Durbin Accuses Republicans of Trying to Keep Election Hacking Investigation Secret

Senate Democrats are pushing for an independent commission to review Putin’s election tampering.

Management

OMB Nominee Wants “High-Morale, High-Performance” Federal Workforce

Rep. Mick Mulvaney said he wants to figure out how to better reward top employees and deal with poor performers.

Management

No, the Trump Transition Is Not Far Behind That of Previous Presidents

Trump has moved 23 percent faster than Obama and Bush in filling cabinet, but lower-tier positions are lagging, analysis shows.

Tech

Why Is NASA Neglecting Venus?

The agency’s “follow the water” strategy risks creating a lost generation of scientists.

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State Lawmakers Push Anti-Protesting Bills; Calif. Gov. Urges Renewal of Cap-and-Trade Program

Also in our State and Local Daily Digest; Mo. and Va. broadband legislation; Philly mayor OKs pay-equity legislation; and Charlotte stadium plan ‘doesn’t smell right.’

Oversight

Ethics Office Chief Reportedly Never Received Trump Business Documents

Rep. Cummings says he is “more concerned than ever” after meeting with ethics director.

Management

The Top 10 Reasons People Are Denied a Security Clearance

Know what issues could cause problems in your own background investigation before you apply.

Pay & Benefits

Trump’s White House Cited a Nonexistent Reason for Freezing Federal Hiring

The "dramatic expansion" in US government employment targeted by Trump never actually happened.

Oversight

How Many of His 'Day One' Promises Did Trump Fulfill?

The president laid out 18 promises in a “Contract With the American Voter,” but he only managed to check off a handful by Monday.

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‘Zika Isn’t Gone, It’s Sleeping’

State and local governments will continue to confront a difficult and potentially costly public health challenge this year.