Defense
Trump Treats the Military as His Own – and the Troops Could Suffer
If President Donald Trump were to start a conflict, many Americans would likely view as it a misguided effort. What would that mean for the troops?
Nextgov
Amazon ‘Quite Likely’ to Prove Pentagon Made an Evaluation Error in JEDI Cloud Contract, Judge Says
In an unsealed ruling, a federal judge explains why she issued a hold on work under the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
Route Fifty
Coronavirus Quarantines Pose Tough Issues for State and Local Officials
Thousands of people across the country are being asked to self quarantine after being in close contact with people diagnosed with Covid-19.
Management
The Three Essential Components of Strong Preparation
Showing up prepared for important meetings is what sets the best leaders apart from the norm.
Nextgov
Government and Tech Conferences Alter Plans Due to Coronavirus
Here’s a list of conferences canceling, postponing or switching to digital-only events due to the outbreak.
Workforce
Senators Call on OPM to Ensure Feds and Contractors Are Protected as Coronavirus Spreads
The lawmakers pushed for expanding telework and preventing agencies from imposing disciplinary actions or pay cuts that could impede health precautions.
Nextgov
Former DHS Acting Inspector General Indicted for Stealing Database with Personnel Information
The 16-count indictment includes charges of theft of proprietary software and intent to defraud the U.S. government.
Route Fifty
Cracking Down on 'Disruptions' of Government Meetings
The Utah state Senate unanimously passed a bill that the sponsor said is meant to "create civility." It would increase penalties for protests or other disruptions of public meetings.
Oversight
Watchdog: Poor Communication Left HHS Ill-Equipped to Handle Family Separation Policy
Leaders ignored warnings from career staff that would have helped them better care for an influx of children, IG found.
Workforce
Why Having Fewer OSHA Inspectors Matters
A reduction in OSHA inspectors may lead to a reduction in workplace safety.
Tech
The Pentagon’s AI Shop Takes A Venture Capital Approach to Funding Tech
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center will take a Series A, B, approach to building tech for customers, with product managers and mission teams.
Management
U.S., U.K. Agree to ‘Further’ Restrict Huawei, Defense Secretary Says
But it’s not clear whether any actual changes emerged from Thursday’s meeting between the top U.S. and British defense leaders.
Management
How Leaders Can Help Reverse the Rise of Suicides in America
The CDC has adopted “connectedness” as a strategy to combat the factors that contribute to the high number of suicides in the United States.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How Food Safety Job Changes Could Affect Your Breakfast
Eric Katz explains to GovExec Daily how a new regulatory change will affect the way pork is inspected and what that will mean for your bacon.
Management
Federal Pork Inspectors Are Sounding the Alarm Over USDA’s Plan to Give Industry More Control
After 20 years of studying the issue through four administrations, USDA is moving forward to give industry a bigger say in food safety operations.
Route Fifty
First Responders Taking Extra Coronavirus Precautions
Upwards of two-dozen firefighters in Kirkland, Washington remained under quarantine on Thursday, with some showing “flu-like” symptoms.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Protect Telework at Federal Agencies Amid Coronavirus Fears
The measure would prohibit agencies from making across-the-board cuts to telework programs, and require annual goals for participation in such programs.
Pay & Benefits
FDIC to Offer Separation Incentives to One-Fifth of Its Workforce
Agency says effort is not a cost-cutting move, though it is also closing field offices.
Oversight
New Bill Would Strengthen Protections for Whistleblowers Who Expose Classified Information
The legislation would make it so that a narrower group of people could be prosecuted for revealing such information.
Pay & Benefits