Tech
FAA to Decommission Decades-Old System that Keeps Pilots Up to Date on Hazardous Weather
It’s all part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to modernize the services it provides.
Management
Former Fed Chairman and Public Service Champion Paul Volcker Dies at 92
His career spanned five decades and seven presidents.
Oversight
Analysis: Courts Have Avoided Refereeing Between Congress and the President, but Trump May Force Them to Wade In
President Trump refuses to provide information to lawmakers in the impeachment inquiry. But courts have been reluctant to take such cases for fear of upsetting the government's balance of power.
Defense
The Space Force Appears Cleared For Launch
Lawmakers hint that bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act will create a new military branch.
Management
ACLU Files Suit To Stop Immigration Pilot Programs
The programs deny asylum seekers access to adequate counsel before key interviews with immigration officers, the lawsuit alleges.
Route Fifty
This State Found $117,000 in Double Payments Through Data Analytics
Ohio developed a tool to review all state agencies’ payment transactions from January through September and found 56 duplicate payments worth more than $117,000.
Management
Senate Committee Considers Trump’s Deregulation Crusader for Top Regulatory Role
At the same time, one of the administration's key initiatives to cut red tape is being challenged in court.
Management
Bipartisan Bill Would Hold USPS Accountable for Opioids Trafficked Through the Mail
A recently passed law to address the crisis has demonstrated mixed results.
Nextgov
FAA to Decommission Decades-Old System that Keeps Pilots Up to Date on Hazardous Weather
It’s all part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to modernize the services it provides.
Nextgov
The Government’s Departing Shared Services Lead Explains Why This Effort is Different
On her last day in government, Beth Angerman talks about the new shared services framework she leaves behind and why she believes it will succeed where others have failed.
Route Fifty
Seven Cities in a Snowy State Ban Snowballs. Now One is Poised to Reverse Course
A handful of Wisconsin cities have identically worded ordinances that ban snowball fights in public places. After going viral for their policy, officials in Wausau are ready to change it.
Workforce
Two Military Base Shootings This Week Leave Defense Civilians in 'Fear, Terror, Sadness and Grief'
At least two civilian employees were killed as others witnessed events or hid in offices.
Management
Mixing Politics and Procurement Creates a Toxic Brew
If elected officials are allowed to influence government contracting decisions it won’t end well for the public.
Defense
Analysis: Why the U.S. Military Usually Punishes Misconduct but Police Often Close Ranks
No "blue wall of silence:" A military lawyer explains why the US armed forces take accountability and justice seriously.
Management
Pentagon 'Start-up' Opens Its First Satellite Office
The Defense Digital Service gathers top talent to work on technological projects.
Tech
The Mystery at the Center of the Solar System
A spacecraft has finally gotten close enough to the sun to gather clues about some lingering questions.
Nextgov
FDA Launches App to Report Fresh Uses for Existing Drugs
Health care providers can now easily access a one-stop online repository that experts hope will accelerate and innovate patient treatment.
Route Fifty
Early in the Season, Flu Widespread in 10 States
Public health officials said they hope to improve both information sharing and vaccine manufacturing to reduce the spread of flu in the near future.
Oversight
Key House Lawmaker Calls for Review of $400 Million Border Wall Contract
Federal officials had previously rejected Fisher Sand and Gravel's offerings, but President Trump is a fan of the company.
Management