Defense
Frequent NSA Partner AT&T is Backing Apple in its Fight Against the FBI
For decades, AT&T assisted in wiretapping and provided the NSA with access to billions of emails.
Oversight
House GOP Budget Plans Face a Minefield
Disputes over mandatory programs and defense spending are complicating Republican leaders’ efforts to bring their own members on board.
Management
The Best Leaders Know How to Pass the Torch
Why executives should stop treating their knowledge like state secrets.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Mitt Romney is Here to Save the GOP... Or Not
The former presidential candidate's attacks on Donald Trump are too little, too late.
Route Fifty
How a 'Monster' Hurricane Could Swamp Houston and Sink America
The nation's fourth-largest city does not drain well. And that will someday have catastrophic impacts for the rest of the nation.
Route Fifty
State & Local Daily Digest: Recession Risk From Soo Locks Closure; Maine Marijuana Defeat
Also in our news roundup: Colorado’s Amazon sales tax conundrum and Harrisburg livability gets big boost.
Management
How Trump Would Manage the Federal Government
A look at how the Republican frontrunner would actually govern.
Management
House Panel Moves Property Management Bills While Jabbing GSA
Buildings commissioner promises to be aggressive on such projects as new FBI HQ.
Pay & Benefits
A Fresh Look at How Much Money You Need To Retire
Don’t assume the same income percentage target applies to everyone.
Management
Poor Tech Skills Are Holding Women Back at Work
A new study says “digital fluency” can help women close the workplace gender gap by 2040
Nextgov
Congressman on OMB’s New Data Center Policy: ‘Thank God’
The government operates at least 11,000 old-school data centers.
Nextgov
Most CISOs Lack Direct Line to the Boss
Just 21 percent of CISOs surveyed said they report to their company CEO.
Management
Bill Would Enshrine Into Law Protections for LGBT Feds
Bipartisan legislation would codify long-standing anti-discrimination polices related to sexual orientation and gender identity in the federal workplace.
News
DHS Dogs Demonstrate on Capitol Hill
Canine teams from CBP and TSA visited the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Thursday.
Management
Obama’s Final Budget Holds Some Surprising Hidden Pearls
Data on issues as varied as crime, disposable income, and heavy drinking offer valuable insight into what’s working and what isn’t in government.
Route Fifty
States, CDC Seek Limits on Painkiller Prescribing
The nation’s governors are calling for a halt to liberal prescribing of opioid painkillers.
Oversight
Ben Carson Admits That His Campaign Is Over
The neurosurgeon says he no longer sees “a political path forward” to the Republican nomination.
Defense
Defense Department Enlists Tech Exec Eric Schmidt for 'Innovation'
Alphabet's executive chairman will lead new advisory board that aims to help the department be more like Silicon Valley.
Oversight