Nextgov
The Encryption Wars Will Return One Way or Another
House Homeland aide predicts another encryption standoff, urges tackling the issue before there’s a crisis.
Management
Here Are the Details of Trump’s Governmentwide Hiring Freeze
OPM and OMB will come up with an alternate plan for dealing with federal workforce attrition.
Nextgov
DHS IG Says Immigration System Could Grant Citizenship to National Security Threats
The inspector general made the urgent recommendation to stop the department from reactivating the system.
Management
How Will the Hiring Freeze Affect Diversity in Government?
The outgoing administration asked agencies to assess why Hispanic federal employees are underrepresented in the workforce, but the new hiring freeze might divert attention from diversity issues.
Management
House and Senate Democrats Pressure GSA on Trump Hotel Lease
Obama appointee departs without official guidance on possible conflicts of interest.
Route Fifty
ACA Repeal Threatens Maine's Rural Hospitals; RV Tax Evasion in Montana
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Denver debuts connected neighborhood; Texas vs. county on immigration; Uber drivers sleeping in cars
Management
VOA’s Extremism Watch Project Fills a Niche in Monitoring Terrorism
Website in English and South Asian languages can claim scoops.
Management
Trump Signs Order to Freeze Federal Hiring
President does not elaborate on policy, other than to say military would be exempt.
Management
Trump Snubs Ethical Norms Because We Have Forgotten Why They Matter
We haven't had a major government ethics scandal since Watergate, which means Americans have forgotten how bad it can be. That's why Trump may end up accidentally reminding us.
Management
Why It’s So Hard for Women to Break Into the C-suite
While Clinton's popular vote win shows progress toward gender equality, her rival's nomination of just three women to his Cabinet is a reminder of how much work still needs to be done to overcome bias in management.
Management
Is Part of Chelsea Manning’s Legacy Increased Surveillance?
Government agencies and contractors are now less trusting of their workers, and keeping a much closer eye on them, both on and off the job.
Oversight
How Will Congress Cope With Trump?
Democrat or Republican, no one on Capitol Hill is certain what changes the president will bring.
Defense
Trump Blames his Rift With the CIA on the Media
In his first speech after the inauguration Trump tried to patch things up with the FBI and CIA.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Michelle Obama's Inauguration Facial Expressions Were America's Barometer
The former First Lady seemed unenthusiastic about the entire event.
Route Fifty
The Challenges of ‘Data Science for Social Good’ in a New Era of ‘Alternative Facts’
What can policy professionals do to combat misinformation and confusion that sows the seeds of distrust in their important work?
Management
Trump Gets His First Cabinet Picks
The Senate confirmed the first two members of the new president’s administration: James Mattis as defense secretary and John Kelly as homeland security secretary.
Nextgov
Congress Tackles Cabinet Confirmations, Expands Watchdog Powers
Lawmakers wrapped inaugural week by confirming the nominees for the Defense and Homeland Security secretaries.
Management
Trump Faces New Legal Complaints on Day One
ACLU and CREW seek documents associated with the president’s hotel lease and climate change policies.
Management
Trump’s First Budget Could Be A Unique Mix of Severe Cuts and Increased Spending
New presidents typically unveil a broad budget plan in February, and a more detailed version in spring.
Management