Nextgov
These 6 Agencies are Wizards at Closing Data Centers
If the rest of government copied what these half dozen agencies have done in adhering to data center consolidation, the government would save a whole lot more money.
Defense
The FBI Has an Ulterior Motive In Its Battle Against Apple
The FBI isn’t fighting for access to the San Bernardino shooter's phone. It’s fighting for a change in the law.
Defense
Map: The State of Global Diplomacy
Visualizing the nearly 6,000 diplomatic ties between 42 countries and 660 cities.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Look Inside Donald Trump's Brain
The real estate mogul's top advisor is himself.
Oversight
Flint Water Crisis Hearing Brings Dueling Calls for Resignations
Republicans call for the head of the EPA chief, while Democrats want the governor of Michigan to step down.
Route Fifty
State and Local Daily Digest: Wyo.’s Natural Resource Explorer; Tenn. Senator Wants to De-Annex Then Doesn’t
Also in our news roundup: A micro-housing model city; Pennsylvania takes to medical marijuana; and Maine braces for budworms.
Management
Did FBI Agents Lie About LaVoy Finicum's Shooting?
An investigation shows two unaccounted-for shots, apparently fired by federal officers—and suggestions they tried to cover them up.
Management
This Rocket Exec Angered Everyone in Space and Lost his Job
The engineering chief of the nation’s largest rocket-launch firm got a little too candid during a recent talk at his alma mater.
Pay & Benefits
Tips and Tricks for a Smoother Retirement
A look at how the process plays out in the real world.
Management
Lockheed Expanding Missile Factories, Quadruples Bomb Production for ISIS Long Haul
The Hellfire maker is boosting production for an era of conflict with no end in sight.
Nextgov
Does VA’s Plan for Fixing Cyber Weaknesses Take Too Long?
In its fiscal 2017 budget request, VA is seeking to nearly double its information security spending.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Launches Investigation Into Feds' Bonuses
Republican leader targets data from specific agencies as well as governmentwide.
Pay & Benefits
Government Would Pair Service Dogs and Vets With Severe Post-Traumatic Stress Under Bill
Bipartisan legislation would match eligible post-9/11 vets with canines at VA's expense in $10 million pilot program.
Management
Americans Can Now Mail Things to Cuba for the First Time in More Than 50 Years
USPS lifts long-standing ban on mail service with the island nation.
Management
If Improving Government Services Is Such a Good Idea, Why Aren't Elected Officials Doing It?
Lawmakers aren't innocent bystanders in federal agency failures--they have a responsibility to fix things.
Nextgov
White House Official Steps In as OPM's IT Chief
Lisa Schlosser, the deputy U.S. federal chief information officer, will join OPM as a senior adviser and acting CIO.
Management
The Complete Guide to Transforming Your Desk Into a Productive Place to Work
Marie Kondo would be proud.
Management
Using a Drone, NOAA Scientists Filmed a Humpback Doing a Headstand
Drones are allowing scientists to study animals in their natural environments without disturbing them.
Management