Management
Trump Spends More On Jet Fuel Than On Staff
Frugal except about personal comforts, he burns through some $3 million on his Boeing 757 so he can sleep at home in Manhattan or Florida.
Management
Pope Francis Met With Bernie Sanders Out of 'Good Manners,' He Says
The candidate was briefly visiting the Vatican Saturday for a conference on social, economic, and environmental issues.
Oversight
Play of the Day: SNL Takes on the Brooklyn Democratic Debate
The 2016 race between Sanders and Clinton is lambasted again as last week's debate got heated.
Management
Creating Federal Services that Actually Work for People
A citizen-centric government experience will become the new normal in today’s digital world.
Nextgov
Hackers Attack Baltimore Personnel & Turner Construction Workers; FDIC Worker Accidentally Walks Out With Data
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Nextgov
Meet the Scientist Helping the Pentagon Build Solar-Powered Tents
UCF is one of many groups partnering with DOD on hi-tech textiles.
Route Fifty
D.C.’s New 51st State Push; Waco vs. Its Wildflowers
Also in our State and Local weekend news digest: Higher speed limit tradeoffs; Mississippi’s new church “protection” law; and Honolulu’s shopping cart containment proposal.
Defense
In 15 Years, the Government Wants Its Satellites to Adapt to Threats on the Fly
The ability to take on new missions will help tomorrow’s constellations survive war in space.
Oversight
Clinton Can Use Her VP Choice to Bridge Divide With Sanders
Fellow Democrats think she should use the No. 2 slot to reach out to the party’s liberal wing.
Management
Inside the Fight to Reduce the Government’s Role in Veterans Health Care
How some members of a congressionally-chartered commission could upend the conversation on veterans care.
Nextgov
What You Probably Didn't Know About the US CIO Role
Pop quiz: What is Tony Scott’s job title? If you’re a regular Nextgov reader, you probably said “federal chief information officer.” But that’s only half-right.
Management
NASA Strikes Back at Climate Change Deniers on Facebook
The space agency has had it up to here with climate-change deniers.
Defense
The Legacy of Obama's 'Worst Mistake' in Libya
There’s a problem with the American way of war.
Defense
The Problem with the Pentagon’s Hypersonic Missile
Military officials say their superfast weapons of the future won’t carry nuclear warheads. But will other nuclear nations believe it when the missiles start flying?
Defense
How Can the Government Protect Nuclear Plants From Terrorists?
In the wake of terrorist attacks in Brussels, Paris, Istanbul, Ankara, and elsewhere, nations are rethinking many aspects of domestic security.
Management
House Republicans Divide Over Impeaching the IRS Chief
Speaker Ryan suggests delay until next year, Rep. Jordan wants action now.
Management
Park Service Completes Plan to Repair Washington’s Memorial Bridge Under the Wire
Deadline to apply for Transportation grants with D.C. was Thursday.
Oversight
Lawmakers Aim to Restore ATF’s Enforcement Powers
Democratic bill would also remove requirement that the director receive Senate confirmation.
Pay & Benefits
Some TRICARE Enrollees Will Be Able to Receive Urgent Care Faster Starting in May
Military family members and retirees will benefit from a new pilot program that allows two urgent care visits per fiscal year without a referral.
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