Defense
Five Years After bin Laden's Death, al-Qaeda Lives On
The group gets less attention than its former affiliate ISIS, but may be quietly consolidating its position out of the spotlight.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Carly Fiorina's Fall is a Metaphor For the Campaign
Ted Cruz's running mate takes a tumble in Indiana and it's quite symbolic.
Route Fifty
Louisiana Governor Touts Medicaid Expansion as Way to Help Cure Budget Woes
“It’s the easiest big decision I will ever make as governor,” John Bel Edwards said of his move earlier this year to expand the health care program for those with low incomes.
Management
OMB to Agencies: Craft Transition Materials, Not New Budget
Budget director tells agencies not to worry about FY18 funding until new president has a say.
Management
When a Shortcut Means Shortchanging Yourself
Not everything in life can be served up like a McDonald's Happy Meal.
Oversight
How Congress Keeps Getting Paid to Do Nothing
Members of the House are trying to pass a bill that would suspend legislators' salaries if they can't pass a budget. They haven't had much success.
Route Fifty
Internal Memo Panned Wisconsin’s Civil Service Law; Colo. Supreme Court Bars Local Fracking Bans
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New York Mayor’s ‘secret pizza party’; Puerto Rico defaults on $370 million in debts; and Seattle May Day protesters get violent.
Management
5 Things the Next President Must Do Now to Avoid Being a Failed One-Termer
A memo to the remaining candidates.
Management
Pentagon Wants to Raise Purchase Card Maximum to $10,000
House lawmakers leave proposed language out of first draft of Defense authorization bill, but sources say it could come up again.
News
Obama to ‘Selfless’ Feds: I Appreciate You, Even if No One Else Does
In honoring public servants, president says their jobs are "not just about a paycheck."
Pay & Benefits
Panel Repeals Cuts to Pentagon Travel Per Diems
Major Defense legislation advances that would scrap a 2014 department policy that slashed long-term travel reimbursement rates.
Management
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Political Appointee?
Public service can be a noble calling and a golden opportunity, but there are some downsides.
Nextgov
Feds Have Found ‘Unbelievable’ Amounts of Child Porn on National Security Computers. Is This the Solution?
Currently, managers only look for aberrant computer behavior on internal, agency-owned IT systems.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Grow for Second Month in a Row
All of the offerings in the federal retirement plan gained ground in April.
Route Fifty
Examining the Risks and Realities Facing Cybersecurity Decision-Makers
ROUTE FIFTY SPECIAL REPORT: We take a look at issues like state budgeting for cyber defense, intergovernmental coordination, analytics and training for effective cyber response.
Management
The United States Is Running Out of Undecided Voters
Ted Cruz and John Kasich need big wins in the remaining primaries for a shot at the nomination—too bad most people have already made up their minds.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton: This Is My Plan to Combat Zika
More resources, public awareness campaigns and rapid diagnostic tests are key, Democratic presidential candidate says.
Defense
US Blames Tech for Hospital Strike. But There’s More To The Story
The redacted investigation report reveals that the AC-130U crew got disoriented, ignored rules of engagement, and didn’t listen to a warning.
Management