Management

Why FOIA Obligations Don't Apply to Congress

Bar Association attorney says it's not because lawmakers are protecting themselves.

Management

Getting the Right People in the Right Job for IT Modernization

To successfully implement the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, agencies will need a focused HR strategy.

News

The Oregon Occupiers Left Behind Quite a Mess

The Fish and Wildlife Service released photos of the scene after the Malheur occupiers left in February.

Management

National Science Foundation Funding Freeze Hits Museums Collections

NSF has paused a grant scheme that keeps biological collections afloat, and scientists are mad.

Defense

Seeking to Boost Its Public Image, F-35 Joins the Airshow Circuit

Program officials are trying to improve popular perceptions of the late, over-budget Joint Strike Fighter.

Defense

A New Eight-Minute Islamic State Video Prominently Features Donald Trump

“Brussels was one of the great cities—one of the most beautiful cities of the world 20 years ago—and safe,” Trump says in the video.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Apple and the FBI Trade Barbs

The Daily Show looks at the newest developments in the privacy battle.

Management

Young People Aren't Signing Up to Work for the IRS

Commissioner says agency needs more young workers in the pipeline to avoid leadership gaps.

Pay & Benefits

House GOP Doubles Down on $300B in Federal Workforce, Pay Cuts

Proposal to reduce the rate of return on the TSP's government securities fund also resurfaces.

Defense

Seven Iranians Indicted for Hacking

The FBI’s most-wanted list for cybercrime has grown by nearly 50 percent this week.

Pay & Benefits

Clinton and Sanders Pledge To Protect Federal Employee Pay and Benefits

Union receives responses from Democratic candidates, but no Republicans, on range of issues.

Route Fifty

State and Local Daily Digest: Boston Mayor’s Adele Parody Video; W.Va. Mayor Is a Texas Fugitive

Also in our news roundup: S.C. public shooting club; California beer import tax; and Hawaii’s failed Uber, Lyft measure

Management

GSA Touts Role in Helping Develop D.C.’s Southeast Quadrant

Administrator joins mayor and delegate to open mixed-use apartment project in Navy Yard area.

Management

Ensuring America’s Iconic National Parks Survive the Next 100 Years

In its centennial year, the Parks Service celebrates its legacy, while grappling with issues ranging from maintenance backlogs to trademark battles.

Defense

After Brussels, Simply Adding Extra Airport Security Won't Keep Travelers Safe

Addressing the motivations for attacks is the most important prevention tactic any nation can use.

Management

What Can the U.S. Learn from Cuba After Obama’s Visit?

Cuba punches above its weight in a number of sectors and the American government would be wise to take note.

Oversight

The Statistical Models Vying to Define Donald Trump

Scores of mathematical analysts have attempted to discover the secret to the candidate’s success. No one has gotten it yet.