Management
House Democrats Again Challenge White House Story on FBI Headquarters
New emails contradict spokeswoman statement that staying in D.C. saves money.
Management
The Latest Target of Trump's Immigration Attacks
In an address Thursday, the president criticized U.S. asylum policy and threatened to detain those who credibly claim the protections.
Management
Melania Trump Spent One Day In Cairo And The Hotel Bill Was Over $95,000
She's supposedly running a "lean" operation, but the first lady's recent hotel bill was higher than her husband's.
Tech
European Countries to Test AI Border Guards
A new program replaces human border guards with artificially intelligent avatars to watch for deception in travelers. It follows similar efforts that go back a decade.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Explains His Truthfulness
"When I can, I tell the truth," Trump told ABC.
Route Fifty
Minority Voters Could Have a ‘Cascading Effect’ on Elections in These States
But both political parties historically have been ineffective at engaging people of color.
Nextgov
Report: Management Drama Threatens to Derail VA’s Health Records Overhaul
The vendor’s software is also falling short of the department’s requirements, according to ProPublica.
Oversight
IRS May Be Unintentionally Discouraging Whistleblowers From Reporting Tax Cheats
The agency failed to update a key form affecting the calculation of whistleblower awards, GAO found.
Route Fifty
In Less Than 10 Years, America Will Have 17 ‘Superaged’ States
Currently, none are in that demographic category.
Management
Consumer Bureau Union Files Grievance Over Political Appointee's Racist Blog Posts
NTEU officials argue Eric Blankenstein’s blog posts and refusal to apologize violate the union’s collective bargaining agreement.
Defense
Another Grim War-Zone Review from U.S. Afghanistan Watchdog
Kabul government’s control over territory diminishes further as civilian casualties rise.
Nextgov
Administration’s Shared Services Push Starts In Familiar Place: Payroll
Officials said the NewPay payroll and work schedule system will be a case study for rolling out other shared services across government.
Oversight
The Rocky Trump Transition Is Headed To Netflix, Thanks To Barack Obama And Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis's "The Fifth Risk" is about the botched transition from Obama‘s federal government to Trump‘s.
Defense
The Pentagon, Soldiers And Taxpayers Will Pay For Trump’s Border-Troops Order
The Department of Defense is scrambling to figure out where 15,000 soldiers would come from
Management
HUD, VA Efforts Lead to 5 Percent Reduction in Veteran Homelessness
Progress back on track after uptick last year.
Management
Answer These Questions To Understand If You’re a Good Manager
It's hard for managers to find the right success metrics upon which to judge our work because our output is to make the team better.
Route Fifty
Flying at Peak Thanksgiving Travel Times Through These 10 Airports? Good Luck.
Looking at scheduled departures, here’s when airport authorities, airlines, baggage handlers and security screeners will be especially busy.
Management
Successful Leaders Prioritize Their Moral Compass
Research shows that leaders who value morality outperform their unethical peers, regardless of industry, company size, or role.
Pay & Benefits