Pay & Benefits
Some Federal Retirees Will Have to Pay More Than Others For Medicare Part B Next Year
The lack of a robust Social Security COLA means some CSRS retirees will have to pay $8 more per month in 2017 in premiums.
Management
Path for Agency Funding Unclear as Congress Begins Lame-Duck Session
Republicans are discussing a short-term measure to give Trump administration more say.
Nextgov
Thousands of Government, Military Addresses in Adult Friend Finder Hookup Site Breach
It’s not clear how many of the addresses are genuine, the site that reported the breach says.
Management
The Trump Administration Starts to Take Shape
To the dismay of some Republicans and Democrats alike, Steve Bannon has earned a top spot in the White House’s inner circle.
Management
An Open Letter to the President-elect, From a Swamp Dweller
Before you set out to “drain the swamp,” Mr. Trump, you should know that most public servants are motivated by a deep desire to make the country a better, safer place.
Management
What's at Stake in Trump's Pick to Lead HUD
The President-elect’s next steps on federal housing policy will have a profound effect on rural America and the inner city alike.
Route Fifty
Undocumented Immigrants Have Big Impact on Idaho Agriculture; ‘City of Denver’ Instagram Identity?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Changes to Ohio’s sex offender registry could be coming; San Francisco budget “rebalancing”; don’t feed New York City’s raccoons.
Management
The Future of Evidence-Based Policy Hangs on the Trump-Ryan Relationship
Intra-party tensions within the GOP threaten recent progress.
Tech
Donald Trump Tweeted Himself Into the White House
What can future politicians learn from the president-elect's social media presence while on the campaign trail?
Management
Caring for Veterans: A Privilege and a Duty
A physician who has spent 25 years working within VA hospitals reflects on what it has meant to him to serve those who have served our country.
Defense
Fighting Terrorism in the Age of Trump
The president-elect has vowed to kill the families of ISIS members and bring back Bush-era torture tactics.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Directly Blames FBI Director James Comey For Her Loss
His letters to Congress "stopped our momentum," according to the candidate.
Management
Donald Trump's Yuge Learning Curve
The president-elect will receive guidance from the man he once characterized as "the worst president in history."
Tech
Data Coalition Sees Trump Win as a Call for More Open Government
The nonprofit transparency alliance issues an agenda for 2017.
Oversight
Play of the Day: It's Awfully Hard to 'Drain the Swamp'
Donald Trump's administration may have more longtime government types than he promised.
Management
If Donald Trump Repeals Obamacare, It Could Cost the Government $41 Billion
Full repeal of the Affordable Care Act would result in at least 18 million Americans losing health care and could cost the federal government about $41 billion.
Route Fifty
Massive Medicaid Fraud Busts Offer Blueprint for States
There is much that can be leveraged by other states to extend the value of what was learned from June's massive U.S. Department of Justice action against fraudsters.
Management
How a Lack of Sleep Affects Your Brain – and Personality
Feeling tired? Not yourself? Here's what's happening inside your head.
Pay & Benefits
Union Argues Court Should Not Grant OPM’s Motion to Dismiss Hack Lawsuit
In one of two major breach lawsuits, NTEU says government violated hacked feds’ constitutional rights.
Defense