Tech
Many of the U.S. Military’s Newest Weapons Have Major Cyber Vulnerabilities: GAO
Testers achieved access with simple tools, default passwords, and long lists of known-yet-unfixed vulnerabilities.
Route Fifty
Rating LGBTQ Equality in American Cities
The Municipal Equality Index rates 506 cities on 49 different metrics.
Oversight
Brett Kavanaugh Could Extend Trump's Environmental Legacy by Decades
Long after the president leaves office, the new justice will bring a skepticism of the EPA to the highest levels of government.
Management
Why Nikki Haley’s Departure Shocked Washington
Trump’s UN ambassador wasn’t always in lockstep with the president, even as she tried to present a united front.
Management
Accounting Authority Finalizes Policy for Withholding Classified Budget Numbers
Advisory board chairman calls it a "practical solution" for transparency that protects national security.
Management
IRS Rebrands Obama-Era 'Future State' Efficiency Reorganization
Name of the initiative has changed but goals remain similar.
Management
Adopt The Daily Routines Of These 15 Successful People, And You’ll Crush It
The lifehacks of many of the world's most prolific workers aren't meant for everyone.
Tech
The Navy’s Accident Record Is Now Hidden From Public View
The latest incidence of a government agency quietly removing data from its website demonstrates the dangers of an ever-changing internet.
Tech
The Hubble Telescope May Need a Reboot After a Tough Weekend
NASA confirmed that the telescope was in “safe mode” after one of its six gyroscopes failed
Nextgov
Microsoft to Host the Government’s Classified Data Early Next Year
The software giant made a slew of announcements Tuesday that indicate how seriously it is targeting government business, especially cloud computing.
Pay & Benefits
Administration to Review Government ‘Competitiveness’ on Compensation
The White House declined to release details on how officials will formulate its comparison between federal and private sector jobs.
Route Fifty
Bill Would Rework Limits on Social Security for Some Public Workers
It’s the latest effort by lawmakers to overhaul the “Windfall Elimination Provision," which affects benefits for thousands of state and local government employees around the U.S.
Management
The Hidden Costs of Decades of Declining Civics Education
Youth voter turnout is notoriously low in the U.S.; especially when social studies classes are notably absent.
Management
Newly Enacted Reforms Will Change the Way the Federal Government Responds to Disasters
Emergency responders are "particularly excited" for changes they have been requesting for years.
Route Fifty
When Nuisance Flooding Becomes More of a Nuisance
Observations of a climate change tourist along Baltimore’s low-lying waterfront.
Management
White House Replaces Federal Personnel Director in Surprise Shakeup
Margaret Weichert, the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as acting OPM director.
Nextgov
DHS Digital Service is Taking Paper Out of the Immigration Process
The Digital Service works side by side with agency employees to tackle some of their most backlogged processes.
Nextgov
Trump’s Looser Reins on Offensive Cyber Get Positive Reviews from Army
Trump rescinded Obama-era rules that required White House sign off for most offensive cyber operations.
Management