Management
Why Millennials Spurn Government Jobs
The lure of Silicon Valley is just one reason among many.
Oversight
Congress Takes Up Bill to Restrict Interpretive Powers of ‘Unelected Bureaucrats’
Republicans accuse federal employees of exploiting their constitutional authority.
Management
The Secret to Productivity Isn't Working Faster—It's Doing Things in the Right Order
Residual engagement from a previous task can influence how quickly you transition to the next one.
Oversight
What the U.S. Can Learn from Protest and Political Organizing in Nordic Countries
Scholar argues that Americans can adapt the Nordic model to reduce the wealth gap and improve quality of life.
Management
ISIS, Iran Fueling Growth in Missile, Bomb Market, Says Raytheon CEO
Revenues are on the rise, thanks to the counter-ISIS airstrike campaign and worries about long-range missiles.
Tech
Chelsea Manning's Suicide Attempt
Her legal team has confirmed that the U.S. Army whistle-blower tried to kill herself last week. Manning tweeted that she is OK.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton Is So Untrustworthy…
Stephen Colbert hits the Democrat for her email scandal again.
Management
Striving for Excellence in Federal Management
When an administration prioritizes good management, government is capable of great things.
Nextgov
18F's Second Project Under Agile BPA: Citizen Logins
The tech consultancy wants to work with a vendor on identity management.
Route Fifty
Georgia Dept. of Corrections Converts to Intelligence-Led Policing of Inmates
After an FBI investigation revealed trouble within the ranks of prison officers, a new software suite was purchased to catch contraband connections.
Management
Trump Wants to Reward Good VA Employees, and Fire the Bad Ones
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee announces a department reform plan that focused heavily on accountability.
Defense
The U.S. Fight Against ISIS in Iraq
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the deployment of an additional 560 troops to aid in the fight against the group.
Nextgov
GSA Starts Search for New Technology Transformation Service Commissioner
Candidates must have a blend of tech bonafides, business acumen and team-building skills.
Tech
How Museums Fought for the Retired Space Shuttles
The icons of space exploration had long journeys from orbit to their permanent homes.
Pay & Benefits
New 40-Month Contract Gives Nearly 200,000 USPS Employees 3.8 Percent Raise
Union sees mostly victories in arbitration award, though workers will pay more for health care.
Nextgov
Will the Government Go for Pokemon Go?
The new augmented reality app is a feat of data-mapping technology.
Management
House, Senate Disagree Over Veterans’ Preference
The upper chamber wants to limit preferential treatment, but a House bill would prohibit changes to the long-standing practice.
Route Fifty
Happy Fiscal 2017! Or Maybe It’s Not So Happy, After All
There are plenty of “balanced” state budgets that come with asterisks, caveats and warnings. And they’re vulnerable to future instability.
Defense
The Bahamas' Government is Warning Travelers to the US to Use 'Extreme Caution' Around Police
Advisory comes in the wake of killings of black males by police and the fatal shooting by a sniper of five police officers in Dallas.
Management