Management

Trump Picks Governor Nikki Haley to Be U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.

Haley would be be Trump’s first female pick for his Cabinet.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump Has an Issue With the Media

The very expressive president-elect is upset that the press runs so many unflattering photos of him.

Route Fifty

This City in Oregon Will Be Mostly Destroyed in a Future Tsunami. But There's Some Good News.

In Seaside, a recently approved $99.7 million plan will relocate three schools out of the inundation zone.

Management

Postal Reform Could Re-Emerge in the Lame Duck Congress

Dozens of lawmakers from both parties are preemptively fighting back.

Route Fifty

Driver’s Licenses for Unauthorized Immigrants: 2016 State Policy Updates

A look at the latest policies and implementation efforts in the 12 states and District of Columbia where driver’s licenses are being issued to unauthorized immigrants.

Management

Infrastructure Is Only Popular Without Concrete Details

Left-leaning economists, Democrats, and Republicans may agree with Donald Trump about the need to rebuild and repair, but how to pay for it is another issue.

Tech

Thousands of Immigrant Green Cards Have ‘Gone Missing,’ Watchdog Finds

A Homeland Security agency’s long-troubled program to automate benefits processing has worsened, auditors say.

Management

Trump Names Transition Leaders for Government Management Agencies

President-elect taps former Republican administration officials to head OMB, OPM and GSA "landing teams."

Route Fifty

Trump’s Security Costs Add Up in N.Y.C.; New Twist in McCrory N.C. Election Saga

Also in our State and Local Daily News Digest: New mining claims blocked in Montana; California pension headache; and Texas border residents worry about president-elect’s wall proposal.

Management

Trump Won’t Push Prosecution of Clinton, Aide Says

A separate probe of alleged FBI anti-Clinton bias goes to Office of Special Counsel.

Management

Want to Be a Good Boss? Start by Understanding Why You Want to Lead

Research explores the pros and cons of two distinct leadership styles.

Tech

What a Trump Presidency Means for NASA and the Future of Space Exploration

A scientific mission doesn't make NASA immune to the politics of presidential transitions.

Defense

The Other Michael Flynn

Donald Trump’s national security advisor sounded very different when he was running counterinsurgency campaigns in Kabul.

Defense

Can Trump Make a Deal With North Korea?

One of the biggest problems facing the president-elect might also be his biggest opportunity.

Management

A Trump Hopeful’s Homeland Security Plan Includes a Muslim Registry and Changes to Voting Laws

Kris Kobach may have inadvertently displayed his security proposal during a photo op.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Twitter Beef With a Broadway Play

The president-elect is upset with the cast of the most popular show in America.

Route Fifty

Governor’s Mandate Prompts Maryland Schools to Cut Back on Spring Break

School district leaders had warned they would have to make tough choices to comply with Larry Hogan’s executive order on the start of the school year.

News

FEC Flags More Than 1,000 Possible Errors in Trump Campaign Filings

The Federal Election Commission says donors weren’t properly registered and may have exceeded legal limits on donations.