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New International Cyber Rules Likely Off the Table for UN Experts Group
The UN group affirmed international law applies in cyberspace and stated nations should not hack each other’s critical infrastructure during previous meetings.
Management
When Government Employees Pose a Threat to Security and Safety
Agencies have made significant progress in managing potential threats from within their ranks.
Management
Group of House Republicans Implores Trump to Fire IRS Chief
But White House stays silent as Treasury secretary nominee nears confirmation vote.
Management
How Trump's New Policy to Cut Regulatory Costs Will Actually Work
OMB releases rules governing "one in, two out" policy.
Management
Trump Reportedly Considering Prominent Neoconservative for No. 2 State Dept. Job
Appointment would be somewhat surprising for both Abrams and the president.
Management
Trump's FCC Chief Wastes No Time Changing Agency Direction
Flurry of new rules draws counter-arguments from Obama appointee.
Route Fifty
Missouri Gov. Signs Anti-Union Bill; St. Petersburg Mayor Makes Sanctuary City Declaration
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: More sanitation troubles in Michigan prisons; Baltimore minimum wage bill; and lieutenant governor position may be axed in Illinois.
Oversight
Will the Courts Find Trump's Travel Ban Unconstitutional?
The outcome of the battle over Trump’s travel ban focused on seven mostly Muslim nations is hard to predict.
Management
President Trump's Missing Labor Secretary
While other Cabinet picks move through the Senate, Andrew Puzder's nomination has stalled. Will he ever get confirmed?
Oversight
Play of the Day: What We've Learned From Trump's First Two Weeks
The American citizenry is finding out a lot about its government.
Route Fifty
Water Emergency in Chapel Hill, N.C.: ‘Our Water Supply Basically Ran Out’
Local authorities work to restore service after problems with fluoride treatment and a broken water main led to a loss in pressure.
Management
You Can’t Manage What You Can’t Message
Clarifying and repeating the your organization’s purpose keeps everyone focused.
Management
EPA Employees Using Encryption Apps May Violate Records Laws
Conservative transparency group has filed a FOIA request for all records created or received by any agency employee using Signal.
Management
VA Has No Way of Knowing How Much It Spends on Employees’ Union Activity
The department’s official time data is "unreliable," GAO says.
Defense
President Trump Is Not Responsible for the Failed Raid in Yemen
America cannot punish its elected officials for allowing its military, diplomatic corps, and intelligence services to take risks necessary to pursue its interests.
Management
More Than 100,000 Visas Are Said to Have Been Revoked Under Trump’s Immigration Order
The White House has called the ban an "inconvenience."
Oversight
Democrats Get Results Targeting Trump Via Inspectors General
Homeland Security watchdog is probing implementation of immigration order, while the IG at GSA is monitoring the president’s hotel lease.
Management
GSA Seeks Proposals for Huge Governmentwide Charge Card Contract
The estimate total value for the multiple-award SP3 contract is $700 billion, according to the RFP.
Route Fifty
Bowling Green Mayor Responds to Kellyanne Conway ‘Massacre’ Misstatement
“We appreciate the clarification,” said Mayor Bruce Wilkerson.
Pay & Benefits