Defense
The Army Seeks Internet-of-Battlefield-Things, Distributed Bot Swarms
After nearly two decades of war against technologically unsophisticated foes, the Army Research Lab is reorienting to counter China and Russia.
Management
The Simple Mistakes That End Up Wrecking Attempts To Collaborate At Work
Do you put the same effort into preparing for meetings with coworkers as you do for clients?
Oversight
Play of the Day: The GOP Health Care Plan Is Done… For Now
Trump says he wants Congressional Republicans to "let Obamacare fail."
Pay
Non-profit seeks better tax treatment for feds
The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees makes pitch in advance of congressional tax reform efforts.
Management
Nine Major Agency Reform Proposals in the House GOP Budget
Eliminating programs, restructuring agency components, streamlining hiring and more.
Nextgov
U.S. Digital Service Shares First Priorities Under Trump
The tech team has new allies but many familiar projects.
Nextgov
How the State Department Prioritized Passport Customers
During peak passport processing, the agency is doing more with fewer employees.
Management
Homeland Security Frustrates Some Who Want Action on Russian Hacking
Department’s communications with state election officials is a work in progress.
Pay & Benefits
House GOP Takes Cue From Trump, Targets Federal Retirement
Lawmakers want government employees to contribute more to their own retirement plans, but they didn’t say how much more.
Route Fifty
How an ‘Old Retread’ Like Jerry Brown Has Triumphed Over Chris Christie
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: New York prepares to sue feds over possible health care action; Iowa speed-camera lawsuits; and a Florida community is recovering from sinkhole that swallowed two homes.
Management
Researchers Have Settled The Question Of Whether It’s Better To Work From Home Or The Office
It depends on the type of work, the type of organization and you.
Management
The Homeland Security Hiring Surge Trump and Republicans Aren't Supporting
While Border Patrol and ICE ramp up hiring, some offices are taking a more cautious approach.
Management
Funding What Works
It may seem obvious, but few things in Washington are straightforward.
Route Fifty
In Homelessness Speech, Carson Warns of Fostering Dependency on Services
The Housing and Urban Development secretary lamented the “loss of human potential” when the U.S. needs to compete with China.
Management
Ex-Diplomats Protest Trump Plan to Move Key Bureaus Out of State Department
Deputy secretary backtracks on proposal to shift visa approval to Homeland Security.
Management
Donald Trump and the Danger of Management 'Adhocracy'
The president has opted for a chaotic style of governing that reinforces his weaknesses and increases the chances of major blunders.
Management
Will the U.S. Return Russia's Diplomatic Compounds?
Moscow says they are no closer to being returned—and warns of retaliation.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Has Another New Lawyer
Ty Cobb is related to the baseball player and has a mustache like the men of his relative's era.
Benefits
House budget proposal pushes civil pension reform
A budget resolution calls for federal employees to contribute more to pension plans.
Management