Oversight
Ex-IRS Criminal Sleuth Sent to Prison for Tax Fraud, Theft
California CPA who stole from agency tuition aid program gets 51 months.
Defense
Pentagon Officials Debating How Fast to Launch Space Force, Deputy Says
White House panel announces formal recommendations, while Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan confirms NRO will remain apart from Space Force.
Management
Analysis: Why It's Cheaper to Ship Goods From Beijing Than New Jersey
I run a 12-person company. Trump’s decision to leave the Universal Postal Union could help small businesses like mine.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Explains The Words 'Nationalist' And 'Globalist'
At a rally in Texas, Donald Trump gave a short talk on linguistics.
Route Fifty
Somewhat Good News Amid Austin’s Drinking Water Crisis
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Indiana’s balanced-budget proposal … newly discovered quake faults in Oregon … and “demographic time bomb” in a Colorado ski town.
Route Fifty
Estimating How Many Jobs the Trade Deficit With China Has Cost the U.S.
New research shows that the heaviest losses affected a diverse set of states, ranging from Vermont to Texas.
Defense
Navy’s Top Officer Faulted for Slow Response to Sexual Harassment at ‘Bad Santa’ Party
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson waited months to reassign a press officer accused of misconduct.
Management
Greater Use of Talent Exchange Programs Tops New List of Proposed Federal Workforce Reforms
The Mitre Corp. also suggested expanding hiring authorities and training programs, and a more collaborative relationship with federal employee unions.
Pay & Benefits
The Administration Is Fighting to Restrict Pay Even for Trump's Favorite Feds: ICE Agents
The administration is fighting ICE employees despite president's promise to "always have your back."
Nextgov
DHS Funds Tech That Lets Emergency Vehicles Talk to Nearby Cars
The goal is to avoid collisions.
Management
Agriculture Department Receives 136 Bids for Sites of Office Moves
Economic Research and food institute would leave D.C. by the end of 2019.
Nextgov
Official: Upcoming Data Strategy Shouldn’t Mean More Work for Feds
The strategy’s action items will focus on how agencies can make better use of the data and programs already in place.
Management
Notifications Are the Enemy of Productivity
Researchers have found that it takes 23 minutes to get back to the task at hand after a distraction.
Management
Analysis: There Is No Easy Way for Trump to Stop the Latest Caravan
The president tried prosecuting migrants and separating families but so far hasn’t been able to deter the latest migrant caravan from heading north.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Has No Time For Babies
Donald Trump responded to a question over the weekend in a unique way.
Route Fifty
Good Reminders for Any Manager Leading a Team
Retaining top talent isn’t just about salary. It can also hinge on excitement and boredom.
Route Fifty
Support for N.D. Marijuana Initiative Outweighs Opposition, Poll Finds
Ballot Measure 3 includes an unusual provision that would automatically seal criminal records for marijuana offenses.
Management
Trump Claims 'National Emergency,' But Border Patrol Taking Little Action Over 'Caravan'
Despite Trump's bluster, Border Patrol agents say they are "flat out not prepared" for migrants' arrival.
News
Report: Governmentwide Employee Satisfaction Survey Results Mostly Unchanged From 2017
Results of the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will show slight improvements in two of three primary metrics, according to a preview from one agency.
Defense