Management
Why Trump (Probably) Won’t Ditch Rudy
The president’s personal lawyer is at the center of the House impeachment probe—perhaps too close to risk setting free.
Management
Agencies Are Cracking Down on Employees' Opioid Use, Both Legal and Illegal
At least one agency is testing the fitness of employees with legal opioid prescriptions.
Management
Viewpoint: Trump’s Attack on Science Is an Attack on Public Health
I spent years doing research to inform policy. Now the Environmental Protection Agency is working to erase it.
Route Fifty
Congress Questions Airbnb Over Scam Host Allegations, Compliance With Local Laws
Six members of the U.S. House of Representatives wrote to Airbnb to request a briefing to address concerns about the company’s ability to vet rentals.
Management
OPM: Agencies Can Implement Workforce EOs at Some Agencies Without Bargaining
The Office of Personnel Management said agencies may unilaterally implement the provisions of three controversial executive orders, provided workers are operating under a contract that has been automatically renewed.
Route Fifty
Monitoring Deer Health Means a Helicopter Ride for a Utah Herd
About 50 mule deer in Utah were flown recently to a state-owned ranch to allow wildlife biologists to examine and tag them. Officials said the tests give them important insights into the health of the herd as a whole.
Workforce
DOJ Employees Say They're 'Afraid' After Department Argues in Court Against LGBTQ Protections
Employees say morale is tanking and some are questioning their commitment to the Justice Department over its positions.
Management
Sometimes, Executive Orders Are No More Powerful Than Tweets
Orders can be issued with the stroke of a pen. Implementing them is another matter.
Oversight
Intel and Defense IGs Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Whistleblowers During 'Searing Time'
“Time will tell whether whistleblowers’ rights and protections will emerge from this period with the same legal, ethical, and moral strength they had previously,” one watchdog wrote.
Management
Here’s Where Robots Are Replacing Workers Fastest
A new report looks at "robot intensity" since the Great Recession and finds where robots are replacing workers at the highest rates.
Route Fifty
After Floods, Some Cities Take On More Restrictive Zoning and Building Regulations
Cities that have experienced flooding in recent years are trying new strategies to ensure that existing and new developments are prepared for the floods to come.
Nextgov
Commerce Secretary Proposes ‘Case-by-Case’ Enforcement Of Telecom Ban
A proposed rule out for public comment would give the secretary discretion over how implement a May executive order.
Management
Agencies Need to Plan for Vacancies in Rural Areas
In many regions with aging workforces, increasing salaries won’t be enough to fill federal job vacancies.
Nextgov
The Pentagon's AI Center Needs a Cloud Integrator
Selected vendors would help the Joint AI Center deploy its main development platform in the cloud.
Management
How to Tell if Your Digital Addiction Is Ruining Your Life
While there are negative impacts, many of the risks of too much screen time are overblown. A scholar who has studied the topic for years offers some tips for finding the right balance.
Route Fifty
In a Booming State, Lawmakers Face a Looming Transportation Cut
“My focus is going to be about doing the best job of spreading the pain,” said one Washington state lawmaker, describing what lies ahead in an upcoming legislative session.
Tech
The $11 Million Dollar Medicare Tool That Gives Seniors the Wrong Insurance Information
The Trump administration redesigned the online Medicare Cost Finder for seniors to compare complex health insurance options. But consumer advocates have identified instances when the tool has malfunctioned and given inaccurate plan and price data.
Management
Trump Administration Urges Supreme Court to Maintain Strict Burden in Age Discrimination Cases
The case, involving a VA pharmacist who claims the department discriminated against her based on age and gender, has implications for the entire federal workforce.
Oversight
Census Fails Key Recruiting and Hiring Tests as It Gears Up for 2020 Count
Despite warnings of delays and cost overruns, agency says it's confident operations will not be interrupted.
Defense