Nextgov
DHS Wants Better Social Media Screening Technology
In a new request for information, DHS said it is looking for open source “privacy, civil rights and civil liberties-protecting analytic methods."
Route Fifty
Judge OKs Kentucky Sales Tax Incentives for Noah’s Ark Installation
At question: Can a religious-themed theme park use state-controlled economic development resources?
Nextgov
Who’s Worried About the 96 Percent Retention Rate at NSA?
With such low turnover, Silicon Valley and other parts of the private sector might outperform NSA in snapping up fresh talent.
Nextgov
With Lockheed Deal, Leidos Now the Government’s Largest IT Provider
As part of the deal, Lockheed Martin will receive $1.8 billion in cash from Leidos and will own a majority – 50.5 percent – equity stake in the company worth $3.2 billion.
Management
OMB, Agencies Need to Read the Fine Print in 2016 Budget
The omnibus budget passed by Congress in late December contains some performance management surprises.
Management
VA Secretary Says Job Performance Standards Have Been ‘Too Low’
Too many "outstanding" evaluations don’t make sense for an agency that gets low ratings from employees, Bob McDonald says.
Management
Obama's Executive Actions on Solitary Confinement in Federal Prisons
The president has announced new measures to reduce the use of restrictive housing in federal prisons.
Oversight
A Time for Culling, Not for Winning
Take a deep breath: Iowa and New Hampshire won’t decide the nominations
Tech
Nuclear Weapons Technology Is Out of Date
The majority of the systems in the Wyoming U.S. Air Force launch control center date back to the 1960s and 1970s.
Pay & Benefits
White House Applauds Upcoming Change to Ease Rolling Over 401(k)s Into TSP
Obama administration says new TSP system will modernize retirement program.
Route Fifty
Complex Federal Land Footprint Causes Snow-Removal Quandary in D.C.
Why is that sidewalk not shoveled? In the nation’s capital, the feds are often to blame.
Management
National Intelligence Office Staff Remains Heavily White and Male
Newly released five-year human capital plan outlines recruitment plan.
Management
Lawmakers Seek IRS Explanation for Destroyed Hard Drive
Senate and House chairmen cite “troubling record” of losing documents related to lawsuits.
Management
Powerful People are Terrible at Making Decisions Together
Traits commonly found in leaders can be obstacles when it comes to collaboration.
News
How a Bureaucratic Job Turned Ted Cruz Into a Political Renegade
When he joined George W. Bush’s campaign, ending up at a small federal agency wasn’t what he had in mind.
Defense
Why Is the Undocumented-Immigrant Population Dropping?
The number of people living in the U.S. illegally has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, a new study finds, despite the campaign-trail rhetoric to the contrary.
Route Fifty
States Look to Avoid Federal Obamacare Payments
By banding together, some states could minimize payments to the Obama administration for using HealthCare.gov technology.
Tech
The White House's Encryption Views Are All Over the Map
Some government officials are focused on catching criminals, while others worry about empowering hackers.
Management
A Life-Changing Decision to Feel and Perform Better
There's one simple thing you can stop doing.
Oversight