Defense
U.S. Defense Firms Hiring Thousands Amid Record Unemployment
Pentagon spending on missiles, satellites, and nuclear weapons fuels a production boom, as firms fight off commercial aerospace downturn.
Oversight
Historic Power Struggle between Trump and Congress to Be Reviewed by Supreme Court
Three cases coming up for argument in the Supreme Court have the potential to redefine the power of Congress to hold the president accountable.
Workforce
A Guide to Staying Safe as States Reopen
Can I eat at a restaurant? Can I go shopping? Can I hug my friends again? Experts weigh in.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Pandemic IG's Nomination is a 'Rorschach Test'
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the reaction to the initial confirmation hearings for Brian Miller, President Donald Trump's nominee to be Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery.
Oversight
How Will COVID-19 Change the World by 2025?
Coronavirus is changing life as we know it on a daily basis. But what will our world look like in the next five years? How will the pandemic permanently reshape our lives?
Workforce
More Agencies Begin Delivering Masks, PPE to Employees
Deliveries mark a shift at agencies that initially banned masks or told employees they were on their own for protective equipment.
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Dining Out? Cities Allow Restaurants to Reopen with Seating in Streets, Parking Lots
Some states are allowing restaurants to reopen at limited indoor capacity. Cities are letting them have more outdoor seating by closing off streets, sidewalks and parking lots.
Management
Good Government Groups Are Skeptical of Republican FEC Nominee
A Senate committee voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Trey Trainor to the agency that enforces campaign finance laws.
Nextgov
CISA Flags False Statements from China in COVID-19 Disinformation Warning
The agency also cautioned against dangerous suggestions—such as ingesting bleach—as cures for the disease.
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Nearly 1 Million Job Losses Reported in State and Local Government Sector
Jobs figures released Friday show a decline that has plummeted beyond a low brought on by the Great Recession.
Nextgov
Decisions To Reopen GSA Regional Offices Will Be Made At the Local Level
The agency’s open floorplans and other concerns make it difficult to reopen offices, but GSA’s telework culture has kept operations running smoothly, according to an agency official.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Doctors Criticize Government’s Drug Distribution; First ICE Detainee Dies of COVID-19
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
USPS Sees Revenue Increase in Second Quarter, Warns Worst Is Yet to Come
Census mailing and package increases helped the Postal Service, but the agency says the bottom will soon fall out.
Management
Viewpoint: Why Michael Flynn Is Walking Free
The former national security adviser figured out that loyalty to Trump is now a better bet than loyalty to the rule of law.
Oversight
Analysis: Our Chemical Regulatory Program Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.
The existing framework puts too much burden on the Environmental Protection Agency — and too little on manufacturers.
Pay & Benefits
Let Feds Carry Over Their Unused Leave
In a global pandemic, it isn’t right to expect people to take use-or-lose vacation time.
Tech
The System That Actually Worked
How the internet kept running even as society closed down around it
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Teleworking Securely During the Pandemic
Heather Kuldell and Brandi Vincent join the podcast to discuss how public servants can safely work from home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Nextgov
Amazon Files Another Protest Over JEDI Contract
Microsoft responds by blasting Amazon Web Services for trying to force a do-over for the multibillion-dollar cloud contract.
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