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
Play of the Day: Trump Says He Could Shoot Someone and Not Lose Supporters
Can anything Trump says be considered a gaffe anymore?
Management
Interior Department Tops Satisfaction Survey
Overall, customer reviews of federal services decline for third year.
Management
Democratic Candidates Lay Out Government Reform Proposals at Town Hall
The three Democratic presidential candidates shared the same stage on Monday for the last time before votes are cast.
Route Fifty
Vermont Wants Federal OK for Its ‘All Payer’ Health Care Proposal
The state hopes its plan will help eliminate inefficiencies that stem from the different rules, standards and payment methods now found across those three types of “payers.”
Management
Offices in Washington Area to Remain Shuttered Tuesday
For many employees, it means another telework day.
Nextgov
Oversight Lawmakers Probe Extent of Juniper Hack Across Federal Government
Last month, the company announced the discovery of unauthorized code in its technology.
Route Fifty
Here’s How Some Cities Are Mobilizing Citizens in Blizzard Response
Beyond paying for snow-clearing help, many municipalities hope residents will pitch in to help their community—and stay off the roads.
Nextgov
Here’s How the Pentagon Plans to Protect Security Clearance Data
The new IT systems storing background investigation forms on millions of federal employees and contractors will use end-to-end encryption.
Management
Psychologists Have Built a Mathematical Model for Selfishness
Ever wonder why some people have a tendency to be nice—even in situations where it costs them—while others are constantly out for themselves?
Management
Three Weeks of a Standoff in an Oregon Wildlife Refuge
An armed group remains camped out in the headquarters of a national wildlife refuge in protest of the federal government.
Management
Is Clinton or Sanders Obama's True Heir?
The Vermont senator’s bid to pick up the rhetoric of the president’s 2008 campaign exposes a rift in the Democratic Party.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Made Fewer Hardship Withdrawals From TSP in 2015
Age-based withdrawals among retirement plan participants, however, is up, according to latest data.
Nextgov
Don’t Ask for Permission to Use Agile. Just Start Doing It.
In attempting to move your program to agile methods, you may encounter a number of challenges more common for government program managers than for commercial firms.
News