Management
Trump Transition Reportedly Stalled by Paperwork Lapse
National security adviser Mike Rogers leaves team after just a few days.
Oversight
Trump Tries to Bend Republicans on Infrastructure
Whether the president-elect gets his way on money for roads and bridges will say a lot about who runs Washington in 2017.
Defense
How Special Operators Trained for Information Warfare Before the Mosul Fight
At a two-day exercise in April, U.S. troops practiced waging warfare on an invisible yet vital battlefield.
Oversight
Donald Trump Tried to Sweet-talk Theresa May By Telling Her She’ll Be Thatcher and He’ll Be Reagan
Except that Thatcher didn't have Nigel Farage competing for the president's attention.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Takes on Hate Crimes
The president-elect tells those committing violent acts to "stop it."
Management
Pay for Performance Could Be Coming to Federal Agencies
Vice president-elect Mike Pence was governor of a state with a strong commitment to rewarding good performance.
Route Fifty
McCrory Requests $1 Billion in Federal Aid for N.C. Hurricane Matthew Recovery
The October storm caused about $2 billion in damage in the state, according to initial estimates.
Pay & Benefits
Some Federal Retirees Will Have to Pay More Than Others For Medicare Part B Next Year
The lack of a robust Social Security COLA means some CSRS retirees will have to pay $8 more per month in 2017 in premiums.
Management
Path for Agency Funding Unclear as Congress Begins Lame-Duck Session
Republicans are discussing a short-term measure to give Trump administration more say.
Nextgov
Thousands of Government, Military Addresses in Adult Friend Finder Hookup Site Breach
It’s not clear how many of the addresses are genuine, the site that reported the breach says.
Management
The Trump Administration Starts to Take Shape
To the dismay of some Republicans and Democrats alike, Steve Bannon has earned a top spot in the White House’s inner circle.
Management
An Open Letter to the President-elect, From a Swamp Dweller
Before you set out to “drain the swamp,” Mr. Trump, you should know that most public servants are motivated by a deep desire to make the country a better, safer place.
Management
What's at Stake in Trump's Pick to Lead HUD
The President-elect’s next steps on federal housing policy will have a profound effect on rural America and the inner city alike.
Route Fifty
Undocumented Immigrants Have Big Impact on Idaho Agriculture; ‘City of Denver’ Instagram Identity?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Changes to Ohio’s sex offender registry could be coming; San Francisco budget “rebalancing”; don’t feed New York City’s raccoons.
Management
The Future of Evidence-Based Policy Hangs on the Trump-Ryan Relationship
Intra-party tensions within the GOP threaten recent progress.
Tech
Donald Trump Tweeted Himself Into the White House
What can future politicians learn from the president-elect's social media presence while on the campaign trail?
Management
Caring for Veterans: A Privilege and a Duty
A physician who has spent 25 years working within VA hospitals reflects on what it has meant to him to serve those who have served our country.
Defense
Fighting Terrorism in the Age of Trump
The president-elect has vowed to kill the families of ISIS members and bring back Bush-era torture tactics.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Directly Blames FBI Director James Comey For Her Loss
His letters to Congress "stopped our momentum," according to the candidate.
Management