Tech
Open Government Act Clears Senate, Cheering Data Advocates
The push for machine-readable data would empower chief information officers.
Management
The Intelligence Data Problem Has Changed
We need cognitive tools to predict and prevent threats.
Tech
Five Questions About Russia's Election Hacking
As the culpability of Putin’s government becomes more clear, a host of other issues remain unresolved.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Takes on Presidential Traditions
He doesn't attend intelligence briefings… But that may be a good thing.
Route Fifty
Conn. Pension Deal Kicks the Can Down the Road; Calif.’s Costly Prison Health IT Upgrades
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Philly drug overdoses; Georgia voter hack suspected; and Illinois budget mess hits holiday charities.
Tech
Eyes in the Sky: Cutting NASA Earth Observations Would be a Costly Mistake
A retired rear admiral warns President-elect Trump against cutting NASA's Earth observations, which provide essential data for weather forecasters, businesses, scientists and the armed forces.
Oversight
How Trump Could Shock a Divided Nation Back to Life as Collaborator-in-chief
Could Trump bring a new, unifying approach to negotiating to Washington? His outsider status may present an opportunity to mend fences, says an expert in governance.
Management
Senate Avoids Shutdown With Last-Minute Approval of Spending Bill
With agency funding set to run out at midnight, the Senate voted late Friday for a continuing resolution to keep government operating through April 28, 2017.
Oversight
Obama Orders Investigation Into Election-Related Hacking
A report will be shared with lawmakers before Trump’s inauguration, a top adviser said Friday.
Management
The 'Things That Don’t Make a Lot of Noise:' Craig Fugate on Managing FEMA
A Q&A with the Obama administration’s emergency management chief.
Management
House Clears Two Whistleblower Protection Bills to Send to Obama
Senate-passed plans would strengthen rights of contractor employees and FBI agents.
Route Fifty
How Much Does The Cost of State And Local Public Employees Average Per Hour?
Newly released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures point to an upward trend that mirrors the pressures that many state capitols and city halls are facing with retiree benefits.
Defense
Annual Defense Bill Has Major Implications for Feds’ Leave, Pay
Language curbing paid administrative leave and raising the cap on Defense buyouts makes it into final version that is now headed to Obama’s desk.
Management
How Donald Trump Could Restore Confidence in Government
Four ways the president-elect can ensure a transparent administration.
Management
White House, Agencies Begin Preparing for Shutdown
Senate has just hours left to avoid shuttering agencies.
Nextgov
US-China Cyber Dialogue to Continue Under Trump
The dialogue is part of a U.S.-China pact against commercial hacking,
Defense
The Navy is Trying to Deal With Its Sexual Assault Problem by Giving Sailors a Reporting App
The app was initially created to prevent on-campus gun violence.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Wrestling Presidency
Linda McMahon will help make America great again by slamming opponents with steel chairs.
Pay & Benefits