Oversight
Why Republicans Can't Stop Obama's Executive Actions on Day One
Reversing Obama’s regulations and executive actions wouldn’t be as simple as the Republican field would have you believe.
Management
How Old is Too Old For a Federal Prisoner To Be Jailed?
Agencies are rethinking criteria for a program that lets elderly and infirm inmates out of prison early.
Oversight
Play of the Day: High Level Diplomacy isn't Always Glamorous
The relationship between the United States and Cuba is changing.
Nextgov
US Intelligence Community Keys in on the Russian ‘Troll Army’ Manipulating Social Media
Algorithms might be able to discern Facebook and Twitter trolls.
Nextgov
Hackers Get Wall Street Tipoffs, Spy on UVA Employees and Harass Librarians
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
Florida Schools Turned Into ‘Failure Factories’; Baltimore’s Big Tech Dreams
Also: Iowa’s big LED streetlamp leap and Boise homelessness lawsuit’s national impact.
Management
After 80 Years, Retirement Isn't What It Used to Be
As Social Security turns 80, more seniors are returning to the workforce. Is that a bad thing?
Oversight
There Are More Republicans in Federal Government Than You Might Think
Four in 10 feds identify with the GOP, poll shows.
Management
Spotify May Have Lost Music's Biggest Star, But It Gained the President
By publishing two playlists Friday, Obama has implicitly endorsed the music-streaming service.
Management
Kerry Says U.S. and Cuba Will No Longer Be 'Prisoners of History'
The State Department chief welcomed the restoration of diplomatic ties Friday.
Management
Will Making It Easier to Fire Feds Go Viral?
“Today, it’s the VA. Tomorrow, it could be your agency,” says MSPB chief.
Nextgov
White House and India Consider Counterhack Measures in Foggy Bottom
Many U.S. cyber outfits see business opportunities in India where cyber theft is a growing problem.
Management
Giving Taxpayers More Details on Where Their Money Is Going Would Come at Its Own Cost
CBO finds bid for in-depth disclosure of program spending would cost $82 million over four years.
Management
Stephen Colbert’s Thank You to Jon Stewart Shows The Difference a Great Boss Can Make
Stewart was "infuriatingly good" at his job, according to Colbert.
Defense
Afghanistan Watchdog Goes Another Round with USAID Over $335M Power Plant
SIGAR reiterates assertion that plant near Kabul risks failure.
News
Millennials: More Government, Please
The younger generation has much more faith in government to solve the country’s problems than older Americans.
Route Fifty
'Checkbook' Websites Shine Light on State Spending
While many states have been ramping up their efforts to make their sites accessible and comprehensive, some still have a long way to go.
Management
Friday Leadership Ideas to Help You Finish Strong
This simple framing change is an antidote to negativity and frustration.
Defense
Jeb Bush Will Not Commit to Torture Ban
The former Florida governor is “not struggling with” undoing Obama’s executive order that codified the ban on enhanced interrogation techniques.
Oversight