Tech
Russia’s Spear Phishing Tactics in the 2016 Election Are Boring Compared to its 2008 Hack of the U.S. Military
Their methodology was worthy of a blockbuster spy movie.
Oversight
House Committee Approves New Federal Firing Bill
Democrats decry efforts to end union grievance process.
Route Fifty
Illinois Governor, Attorney General Deadlocked in Battle of Pointing Fingers
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Army of volunteers saves Colorado town from fire; Maine considers state pension income tax exemption; and Baltimore tentatively increases minimum wage.
Management
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Limits on Federal Employee Job Searches?
You might be surprised at what is and isn't considered seeking employment in the most recent ethics rules.
Oversight
Weather Service Employees ‘Shocked’ by Reported Budget Cuts
Lack of say in discretionary spending means layoffs are likely, union says.
Management
Why Customs and Border Protection's ID Search of a Domestic Flight Is on Weak Legal Ground
Agents boarded an incoming flight from San Francisco and asked for—or demanded––ID from every passenger.
Nextgov
When Can Your Tweet, Text or Calls Cost You Your Job?
Feds do not have a legally recognized expectation of privacy with respect to the government-owned equipment they use in and/or outside of the workplace.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The HUD Secretary Talks Immigration… And Slavery
Dr. Ben Carson addressed HUD employees and got a little off-topic.
Management
New Approaches for Fighting Fraud
Agencies must develop guidelines for assessing fraud risks and plans to address them. Here’s how they can do it.
Management
Driving Innovation in Government: The Unsung Heroes
Political appointees should check their assumptions at the door before launching big changes.
Route Fifty
States Would Likely See Big Drop in Medicaid Funding Under Obamacare Repeal Plan
GOP proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act would put state governments “under pressure to make very difficult decisions for the most vulnerable.”
Management
What We Know About Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts So Far
Leaks detail where the $54 billion in spending reductions would take place; some agency leaders plan to fight back.
Management
Persistent Voice Urges Trump to Fire Feds 'Loyal to Obama'
Despite agency dependence on acting leaders, conservative would purge "leftists."
Route Fifty
Local Governments Lawyer Up to Protect Immigrant Populations
As cities and counties await the Trump administration’s next move on immigration, two D.C.-area jurisdictions hire top-tier counsel.
Tech
CIA Silent as Wikileaks Claims to Publish Thousands of Agency Files
The group says the 8,000-plus files detail the existence and function of key hacking tools.
Management
Sexual Harassment Allegations at Interior Arise Early in Zinke's Tenure
IG probe of security official prompts call for faster firings.
Management
Why Everyone Should Master Project Management Skills
It sounds boring, but not if you’re doing it right.
Oversight
How Seriously Will Congress Investigate Trump's Wiretap Claim?
Indulging the president, top Republicans say they’ll look into his charge against Obama, but it won’t substantially alter their probe into Russian meddling in the election.
Management
Here's What Global Building Companies Say About Designing Trump's Wall
So far, few of the firms that have expressed interest in the border wall project have the resources to pull it off.
Defense