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ICE Releases List of Uncooperative ‘Sanctuary’ Localities in New Enforcement Report
Following an executive order from the president, the Trump administration released its first rundown of recalcitrant local jurisdictions.
Management
State Department Advised to Improve Performance Measures on Embassy Design
GAO calls for centralized detail on factors such as facility energy use.
Nextgov
Watch Out for Last-Minute Email Tax Scams, IRS Warns
These types of schemes often peak close to Tax Day, according to the IRS.
Management
The 10 Largest Programs on Trump’s Chopping Block
Thousands of federal employees could see their jobs functions eliminated.
Oversight
It's Official: The FBI Is Investigating Trump's Links to Russia
Director James Comey told Congress on Monday that the 2016 probe includes possible contacts between the campaign and the Kremlin.
Management
Employee Burnout is Becoming a Huge Problem in the American Workforce
Employees are working more hours for no additional pay and as a result, they are searching for new jobs.
Management
The White House Is Still Standing by Trump’s Wiretap Accusation
Just before the administration’s daily press briefing, the FBI director told Congress he has “no information” to support the president’s claims.
News
TSA Ready for Its Closeup in the Hit Movie 'Get Out'
Verdict on the agency in the hit horror/comedy production is mixed.
Route Fifty
California’s Message to ‘Disillusioned’ Federal Employees
The Golden State may be home a golden career opportunity.
Management
Performance Specialists Like Trump’s Management Agenda
They cite language about unleashing managers and using data to evaluate program effectiveness.
Nextgov
Comey Confirms FBI Investigation into Trump Russia Ties, Denies Wiretapping
House intel Democrats pressed on Trump-Russia ties during a hearing while Republicans focused on classified leaks.
Route Fifty
N.M. Gov: 'Now We’re Staring Down the Path of a Government Shutdown’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: San Diego police deploy mouth-swab marijuana tests; tracking drowned snorkelers in Hawaii; and Georgia county weighs ‘tiny houses’ regulations.
Management
Firing a Few Employees Will Not Solve Government’s Big Problems
It also won’t create a culture of accountability.
Oversight
John Oliver on Trump's Budget Plan: It's 'The End Credits For America'
Comedian also pokes fun at OMB chief Mick Mulvaney's explanation of how the "skinny budget" was written.
Management
Boeing Might Be the Biggest Winner in Trump’s Military Buildup
The Chicago aerospace company leads more than a half-dozen contractors whose programs stand to get 9- or 10-figure boosts if the president’s budget proposal becomes law.
Management
The Tiny Trump Budget Cut That Could Blind America to the Next Zika
The Obamacare repeal would halve a little-known fund that’s vital for monitoring unexpected infectious threats.
Defense
Trump’s Proposed Increased in Military Spending is Almost as Big as Russia's Entire Defense Budget
And the most worrying threats might not be the kind you fight with missiles and ships.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Meets Merkel
There was less handshaking than you might imagine when the U.S. and German leaders met on Friday.
Route Fifty
Isolated Rural Communities Brace for Trump’s Essential Air Service Cuts
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: A massive fire in Raleigh raises big safety questions; New Mexico legislature adjourns without a balanced budget; and New Hampshire looks to millennial gamblers to raise revenue.
Management