Tech
Donald Trump's First Tweets As U.S. President Are Here
Trump does not seem to want to let go of his personal account.
Management
Trump Promises to Transform Government by Putting the American People First
In many ways, president's inaugural address lays out vision for expanded role of government.
Tech
Trump's Digital Presidential Takeover
The official White House website now displays a photo of Trump and a quote from the president himself that reads: “The Movement Continues—The Work Begins!”
Management
Neuroscience Shows That Stress Can Actually Make You Better at Your Job
Too little or too much of it, and your brain underperforms. But the right amount can help you do your best.
Oversight
How Democrats Paved the Way for the Confirmation of Trump's Cabinet
As the president’s picks run into trouble, Democrats find themselves stymied by a Senate rules change they engineered.
Nextgov
The Knowns and Unknowns of Trump’s Cyber Plan
Questions surround how the new president will tackle cybersecurity.
Defense
U.S. Soldiers Will Be Armed With Machine Translators to Kill Communication Woes
Communication is critical in most professions, but in some, clear verbal exchanges can mean the difference between life and death.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Famous Dancer Rick Perry is Ready to Lead the Energy Department
The former Texas governor's hearings began this week.
Management
From Fear to Compassion: Wisdom from the Dalai Lama
Pushing fear away will not eliminate it.
Management
Here Are the Officials Now Leading Federal Agencies
Most are career employees who will serve as temporary heads.
Management
Inside How Federal Agencies Will Operate in Trump's First Days
Trump is sending hundreds of appointees across government on Day 1.
Management
Why Do Tom Price's Potential Conflicts of Interest Matter?
Investments in health-care companies by Trump’s nominee for health secretary raise both ethical and legal questions.
Management
Why Trump Is Keeping Some Obama Appointees Around
Without any of his key appointees confirmed by the Senate, the incoming president has turned to existing officials to help smooth the transition.
Management
Donald Trump’s Nominee For Treasury Secretary Wants a Bigger IRS
"Where we add people, we make money," Steve Mnuchin said at his confirmation hearing.
Route Fifty
In Effort to Protect the Muni Bond Tax Exemption, ‘It’s a Full Court Press’
Columbia, S.C., Mayor Stephen Benjamin is helping lead a push by city halls to defend the tax break. “We’re going to speak to every member of Congress.”
Pay & Benefits
So You Want to Retire Overseas
Advice for those looking to spend their golden years outside the United States.
Route Fifty
Walker Wants Block Grant Funding for Medicaid; Chicago Gun Laws Struck Down by 7th Circuit
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kansas is ‘substantively out of compliance’; Idaho cybersecurity executive order; and New Orleans cockroaches.
Management
Trump Is Said to Embrace Plan to Kill Whole Agencies and Programs
News report on major budget cuts comes as Perry backs off vow to eliminate Energy.
Management
Trump Promises Federal Agency Thank You Tour
President-elect knows public servants make sacrifices that go unrecognized, spokesman says.
Management