Management
How One Group is Trying to Prevent Procrastination on Presidential Transition Planning
"Transitions are big, complicated and dangerous," said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, which is forming a resource center on the process.
News
When ‘Ignorance’ and ‘Contempt’ for Government Is a Political Winner
Former White House chief of staff says tenor of GOP race could impede presidential transition.
Defense
US to Convene 27-Nation Meeting on ISIS
It's a true working ministerial meeting as the U.S. defense secretary and other countries' top defense officials get caught up and look ahead.
Oversight
Palin Endorses Trump, Forging an Alliance of the Aggrieved
Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump is a bet on the triumph of identity over ideology.
Defense
Defense Looks For Laser-Armed Drones to Shoot Down Ballistic Missiles
The high-flying aircraft would be the unmanned successors to the Air Force’s missile-zapping jetliner.
Management
An Absurd Number of Jobs Around the World Are Going Unfilled
Supply and desire for jobs are growing more uneven.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Sarah Palin Endorses Trump, Also Invents a Word
Jimmy Kimmel has figured out what a "squirmish" is.
Route Fifty
City Leaders Gathering in D.C. for U.S. Conference of Mayors 2016 Winter Meeting
This year’s meeting counts economic development and drought among its priorities.
Oversight
Donald Trump Could Ride Momentum to the Republican Nomination
If he wins Iowa, then an establishment candidate will face an uphill struggle to stop him.
Nextgov
Survey: CIOs Struggle to Measure Success in Dollars and Cents
More than half of the CIOs surveyed -- 63 percent -- said they struggle to calculate the return-on-investment of successful IT projects or to communicate those cost savings to other parts of the agency.
Management
Secure Agency Facilities Depend on GSA Talking with Protective Service
GAO recommends clarification of updated roles.
Management
Big Trends in Federal Contracting for 2016
Cybersecurity, big data, industry consolidation and more.
Management
EPA Accused of Inaction as Michigan Water Crisis Loomed
Administrator McCarthy said agency "did its job" but regrets outcome.
Management
The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Obama’s Immigration Plans Live or Die
The Court agrees to rule on the legal status of 4.3 million immigrants, taking on a hot issue in the presidential race.
Defense
What Led American Ships Into Iranian Waters?
The U.S. military has released more details of last week’s detainment of Navy vessels in foreign territory.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Have More Wiggle Room to Spend on 3Rs in 2016
OPM lifts four-year spending limit on recruitment, relocation and retention incentives for certain mission-critical jobs.
Management
Your Weekly Perspective Check
Look at it this way, at least you're not working in the shock trauma room.
Route Fifty
As Bundy Takeover Plays Out in Oregon, Colorado Lawmakers Debate State Control
Federal land management is an even hotter topic during the Centennial State’s legislative session.
Management