Management
There May Finally Be a Breakthrough in the Long Fight for Postal Reform
Unions, industry and management all endorse bipartisan bill to overhaul USPS.
Oversight
House Oversight Leaders Push Trump to Name OPM Chief Quickly
Human resources agency needs a “strong and capable” director fast, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Irritated with VA's Continuing Tech Problems
With its history of failed large-scale IT projects that cost taxpayers billions of dollars, VA is again grappling with IT issues.
Tech
What Happened to Trump’s Secret Hacking Intel?
New information that the president promised over a month ago never materialized.
Management
More Trouble for Andrew Puzder
President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary—already stalled in the Senate—disclosed that his family employed an undocumented immigrant.
Route Fifty
The High Price of a Montana Liquor License; S.C. Gov. Hits Trump up for $5 Billion for Infrastructure
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Utah’s public lands agenda upsets outdoorsmen; Baltimore City Council reverses course on minimum wage; a two-year review of Ohio’s transparency efforts
Management
Get Back on Track to Meeting Your Goals With These Three Steps
People irrationally overwork to pursue goals they don’t actually care about, research says. If you want to live a better in 2017, take these steps and avoid wasted time.
Pay & Benefits
Chaffetz Discusses Civil Service and Benefits Reforms With Trump at White House
Oversight chairman meets with the president at the White House's request.
Management
Trump Signs Washington Hotel Over to His Son
The move aims to put to rest criticism about the president’s conflicts of interest, but critics aren’t persuaded.
Oversight
Will Gorsuch Have to Rule on Trump’s Travel Ban?
Trump’s executive order on immigration is headed for the Supreme Court.
Management
How Republicans Might 'Repair' Obamacare Before Repealing It
Most GOP lawmakers want to demolish the health law right away. Senator Lamar Alexander wants to rescue it first.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Calls All the Shots, OK?
The president's top advisor Steve Bannon is getting more publicity, but he's not in charge.
Route Fifty
Red-Light Camera Company Finalizes Legal Settlement With Chicago
According to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, his city “will not stand by while a company takes advantage of our taxpayers, and I hope that this serves as a warning to other companies.”
Nextgov
New International Cyber Rules Likely Off the Table for UN Experts Group
The UN group affirmed international law applies in cyberspace and stated nations should not hack each other’s critical infrastructure during previous meetings.
Management
When Government Employees Pose a Threat to Security and Safety
Agencies have made significant progress in managing potential threats from within their ranks.
Management
Group of House Republicans Implores Trump to Fire IRS Chief
But White House stays silent as Treasury secretary nominee nears confirmation vote.
Management
How Trump's New Policy to Cut Regulatory Costs Will Actually Work
OMB releases rules governing "one in, two out" policy.
Management
Trump Reportedly Considering Prominent Neoconservative for No. 2 State Dept. Job
Appointment would be somewhat surprising for both Abrams and the president.
Management