Management

Trump: Obama Puts America's 'Enemy Over Our Allies'

The presumptive Republican nominee again takes a standard GOP talking point and turns it up a notch, implying the president is guilty of treason.

Management

Republicans Deploy an Old Tool in Combating Poverty: Evidence

The GOP is turning to evidence-based policy to address a host of challenges, but lawmakers in both parties have a long track record of politicizing outcomes.

Nextgov

Federal CIO: IT Upgrade Fund is ‘Single Biggest Opportunity’ to Make Dent in Legacy IT

Over the next three years, more than $3 billion worth of federal IT investments will reach end-of-life, Tony Scott says.

Tech

Why Countering Drones in Civilian Air Space Is So Problematic

Technology developments have outpaced law enforcement’s ability to respond effectively.

Management

Bill to Prevent 'Power-Hungry' Feds from Hiding Information Heads to Obama

The president is expected to sign bipartisan measure codifying “presumption of openness.”

Defense

Computer Crash Wipes Out Years of Air Force Investigation Records

Fraud and abuse investigations dating back to 2004 vanished when a database became corrupted, service officials said.

Management

The FAA Would Like Amazon to Stop Sending Packages That Could Combust

The FAA alleges that Amazon’s shipment was not packaged properly, nor was it labeled for hazardous materials.

Oversight

Trump's Angry Broadside Against Muslims and Immigration

The presumptive Republican nominee responded to the shooting in Orlando with a blistering attack on Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

Management

This Is No Way to Fix Defense Acquisition

The Senate’s plan, as spelled out in the defense authorization bill, could actually make things worse.

Nextgov

This Agency Has to Write a Government Contract Just to Promote its Facebook Posts

The Defense Commissary Agency wants more people to see its posts, which include recipes and food jokes.

Management

Groups For and Against Gun Control Praise ATF, FBI Handling of Orlando Shooting

“We’re going to look hard at our own work to see whether there is something we should have done differently,” FBI Director James Comey said.

Nextgov

Lack of Funding Means Several Agencies Won’t Be Getting Digital Service Teams After All

Of the 25 largest federal agencies slated for the effort, just three currently have officially chartered digital service teams.

Defense

POSYDON Is Like GPS, But for Underwater Drones

The U.S. Navy is developing a new kind of system—built specifically for drone submarines.

Management

In a First, Intel Community Publishes Its Diversity Numbers

Progress is shown in minority advancement, but percentages still trail other agencies.

News

George Voinovich, the Rare Politician Who Fought for Better Management

Former GOP senator, who died over the weekend, was a steadfast defender of federal employees.

Management

The Real Problem With Inflated Performance Evaluations

Any other management practice this intensely disliked—and flawed—would be scrapped.