Defense
Top NATO General: Don’t Sell F-35 To Turkey If It Buys Russian SAMs
Gen. Scaparrotti, who leads U.S. European Command, also wants more naval forces at his disposal.
Route Fifty
Counties Push for Sustainable Public Lands Payment Programs
Local and federal officials argue two funding streams they count on are part of a “social safety net” for primarily rural, Western jurisdictions.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers' Renewed Push for Paid Family Leave for Feds Includes More Generous Benefits
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the bill's author, predicts this will finally be the year the reforms are implemented.
Management
House Democrats Ramp Up Pressure on White House Security Clearances
Justice Department is asked to investigate whether Trump interfered with Kushner’s case.
Oversight
Senator Takes on Budget, Pay and Hiring Reforms in Latest Version of Annual Waste Report
Lankford goes beyond the usual rundown of silly grants, suggesting ways to end shutdowns and save money through benefits changes.
Nextgov
Scammers Are Spoofing DHS Phone Numbers to Get Your Personal Info
Recipients also are being pressured for money to avoid arrest.
Management
Most Stakeholders Say They're Optimistic About Trump’s New OPM Pick
Dale Cabaniss will be tasked with implementing controversial provisions of the Trump administration's government reorganization plan.
Route Fifty
New Mexico Boosts Cap for Medical Marijuana Growers
The increase is temporary as state officials determine a permanent cap that will keep pace with growing patient enrollment.
Defense
What Will Come After a U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan?
The U.S. has been at war in Afghanistan since a few weeks after 9/11. Now we are negotiating a peace with the Taliban, the same insurgents who sheltered Osama bin Laden.
Management
Automation and the Future of Work
In a crowded Democratic field, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is homing in on automation of jobs as a key 2020 presidential issue.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A New Character Has Been Thrown Into the Trump Investigation Orbit
Matthew Calamari has a funny name and looks like a video game character.
Route Fifty
State Supreme Court Rules Pension Credits Don't Deserve Special Protection
But it stops short of reworking the “California Rule,” which restricts how retirement benefits can be altered in some states.
Nextgov
OMB Guidance on Digital Experience Mandates Still Pending as First Deadline Nears
The first deadline of the digital services-focused 21st Century IDEA Act is in June.
Management
Trump Taps Former Labor Board Chairwoman to Lead OPM
Dale Cabaniss previously led the Federal Labor Relations Authority and spent more than 20 years overseeing civil service issues in the Senate.
Route Fifty
How Counties Are Addressing Their Digital Divides
Maricopa County, Arizona is fast-tracking 5G deployment, while Wise County, Texas wants to partner with providers on “middle mile” projects.
Management
FLRA Plan to Review Arbitration Standards Alarms Unions
An announcement that the agency will revisit long-held precedent could mark another pro-management effort by the Trump administration.
Oversight
Former Ethics Chief Blasts Groups for Holding Events at Trump Hotel
Shaub and Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu decry "conflicts" in bookings by GOP campaigns and Kuwaitis.
Management
The House’s Latest Move Could Be a Big Threat to Trump’s Presidency
A sweeping new probe launched by the House Judiciary Committee could be the most revealing yet about the president’s alleged misconduct.
Management
Lawmakers Look to Crack Down on Federal Employee Travel
Members of both parties seek to make government travel more transparent and ethical.
Management