Management
Obama’s Final Arms-Export Tally More than Doubles Bush’s
Most of the $278 billion in approved sales have gone to Saudi Arabia and other Mideast allies.
Management
World Leaders Are Awkwardly Congratulating Donald Trump
"I want to sugarcoat anything. Nothing is easier, much will be difficult," said Angela Merkel.
Management
In Victory Speech, Donald Trump Discovers the Power of ‘We’
President-elect Trump sounded very different from candidate Trump.
Management
Trump Upset Promises Massive Change in Government
The businessman has said he will fire “stupid people” and institute a governmentwide hiring freeze.
Route Fifty
GOP Has Strong Showing in Gubernatorial Races
Republican candidates win in Ind., Mo., N.H., Utah and Vt.; Democrats win in W.Va. and Wash.; N.C. too close to call.
Oversight
Congressional Races Federal Employees Should Watch -- The Results
The outcomes of these match-ups could affect agencies' budgets, civil servants' pay and benefits, and more.
Defense
Lessons for Combat in Mosul, From a Trio of Watchdogs
U.S.-assisted push against ISIS examined by Defense, State and USAID inspectors general.
Management
Watchdog: USAID Didn't Properly Account For $60 Million in Ebola Funds
In its emergency response, the agency took money from one set of budget accounts, but later reimbursed different ones – a congressional no-no.
Route Fifty
Airbnb Hosts vs. Chicago Regulations; County Pays Cyberattack Ransom
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Good grades for Kansas City schools; Milwaukee County’s wheel tax; and ‘gag order’ in Pittsburgh?
Management
How to Cure Your Post-Election Stress
Once you've cast your vote, you've done all you can.
Oversight
The First American to Vote From Space
In 1997, David Wolf cast his ballot in microgravity. This year, he’s happy to wait in line on Earth.
Defense
Homeland Security Still Slow to Fill Law Enforcement Jobs, Watchdog Finds
ICE, Secret Service and CBP struggle with stretched work force and weak tools to track job applicants.
Nextgov
Hackers Unsuccessfully Aimed Mirai Botnet at Clinton, Trump sites
Neither site was felled by the botnet that previously disrupted Netflix and The New York Times.
Nextgov
How Government Gets Ready for Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality
Two new digital communities will coalesce around new burgeoning technologies in an effort to promote interagency collaboration, partnerships with industry and to exchange ideas about what works.
Oversight
What Theresa May Could Teach America’s Next President About Leading a Divided Country
Will it be possible to put America's political life back together after the election? Britain after Brexit offers a case study.
Management
Whoever the Next President Is, They Won’t Know Their Way Around a Computer
The next commander-in-chief won't know much about the latest tech.
Oversight
Play of the Day: They Took Away Trump's Twitter Access
Like Batman without his utility belt, Trump's most powerful weapon is gone.
Management
Your Election Day Primer for the Presidential Transition
It’s time for agencies to put out the welcome mat for a new administration.
Management