Defense
USAF to Demo New Airborne Mesh Network for Latin American Militaries
The technology is being showcased at a meeting of regional air chiefs this week.
Route Fifty
‘Peace Cross’ Ruling is Likely to Insulate Older Religious Displays From Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court decision will allow a cross-shaped war memorial on public land in Maryland to stay put. But it has broader implications as well.
Oversight
HASC Chair on Mini-Nukes: ‘We’re Not Trying to Manage a Nuclear War’
hairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., speaks as Secretary of the Army Mark Esper, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, and U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein. Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Defense
Elizabeth Warren Urges Pentagon To Provide Stricter Oversight Of Federal Contracting
Warren cited a report that found Pentagon officials do not always consider the safety records of companies when reviewing contracting bids.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hope Hicks Testifies Behind Closed Doors
The former White House staffer didn't give much to Congress.
Route Fifty
‘Job Density’ Uptick in U.S. Metro Areas is Mainly Driven by Four Cities
Changes in the number of jobs per square mile in nearly 100 large metro areas are presented in new research, which noted that density can help support economic growth.
Management
OPM Leader Threatens Furloughs, RIFs if Congress Doesn’t Approve GSA Merger
The administration has given lawmakers until the end of June to greenlight the merger, or else roughly 150 OPM employees could lose their jobs this fall.
Management
Senate Panel Advances Merit Board, FEMA Administrator Nominees
The federal employee appeals board may soon have a quorum for the first time in 2.5 years.
Management
NASA Managers and Contractors Significantly Lowballed Space Mission Costs, Watchdog Found
Despite cost overruns and schedule delays, the space agency awarded Boeing and Lockheed Martin $200 million in performance awards, GAO noted.
Route Fifty
Criminal Charges Have Been Dropped Against Officials in Flint. What Comes Next?
Those who want to hold public officials accountable for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan are upset about the latest developments—but the case isn’t over.
Pay & Benefits
Contractor Back Pay Bill Advances, Administration Seeks Dismissal of Shutdown Compensation Lawsuit and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Workforce
Dozens of Democrats Say Trump Administration is Under Hiring and Over Firing Disabled Feds
Lawmakers want data to further investigate the hiring and firing of workers with targeted disabilities.
Defense
House Democrats Want To Kill This More Useable Nuke. They’re Right.
There are no good arguments for the W76-2 warhead, and quite a few good ones against.
Management
Demeaning Job Interviews And Bullying Bosses Are Still Far Too Common
The selection process should not be a Darwinian exercise in survival of the fittest.
Defense
The Ambassador From a Government That Doesn't Exist Yet
Carlos Vecchio and the Venezuelan opposition are betting on the Trump administration to help bring Nicolás Maduro’s reign to an end.
Nextgov
Chinese Drone Manufacturers Pose Huawei-Like Threats, Expert Says
Officials allege the Chinese government is using native drone companies to collect “an unprecedented level” of intelligence on the U.S.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Is Officially Running Again
Donald Trump was in Orlando to officially launch his 2020 bid.
Route Fifty
‘Contrarian’ State Pension Plan is One of The Nation’s Best-Funded
South Dakota's retirement system for public employees has been over 90 percent funded for nearly two decades. The state's investment officer discusses how its assets are managed.
Defense
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Failed to Ensure Proper Parts for F-35
Watchdog questions adherence to contracts and performance incentives for Defense’s largest buy.
Defense