Defense
An American Citizen Tried to Join ISIS. Does That Make Him an ‘Enemy Combatant’?
The U.S. military quietly released “John Doe” last week after holding him in detention in Iraq for 13 months, with no charges.
Oversight
Trump Repeatedly Threatens Retaliation Against Russia Investigators
Congressman Adam Schiff has plans to probe several uncomfortable subjects for the Trump administration, and the president is ready to fight.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeff Sessions Learned His Fate From John Kelly
The "You're fired!" president did not fire the attorney general.
Route Fifty
Announcing the 10 Winners of the 2018 Route Fifty Navigator Awards
Here are individuals and teams making a difference in state and local government and the communities they serve.
Route Fifty
Despite Democratic Gains, GOP Still Dominant in State Legislatures
Republicans now hold about two dozen more state legislative chambers around the U.S. than Democrats.
Nextgov
After Listening to Veterans, VA Put All Its Services on One Website
In the future, officials hope to eliminate most—if not all—of the paperwork and other bureaucratic barriers that prevent veterans from accessing the benefits they’ve earned.
Oversight
OSHA Faults Agriculture Department in Lead Abatement Fiasco
A union representing employees in Rural Development also regained the right to telework.
Oversight
Democrats' Coming Oversight Agenda: Subpoenas But Little Bipartisanship?
Incoming chairs Cummings and Nadler vow to "restore integrity to government."
Management
What Sessions’s Resignation Means for Robert Mueller
His temporary replacement, Matthew Whitaker, has expressed skepticism over the scope of the Russia investigation—which he’ll now oversee.
Tech
Once Again, It Looks Like Russians Tried To Interfere With U.S. Elections
More meddling into Facebook and Instagram.
Management
With Midterms Over, Lame-Duck Congress Now Turns to Avoiding a Shutdown
Some agencies are fully funded, but 300,000 feds still at risk of furloughs.
Management
How to Cut Government Spending Without a Hiring Freeze
President Trump has instructed his Cabinet secretaries to cut their budgets by 5 percent next year.
Pay & Benefits
Cost of Living Adjustments for Military Retirees, the Blended Retirement Deadline Looms and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Route Fifty
Emergency Comms Survey Reveals Top Concerns for Public Sector Decision Makers
A good reminder for state and local governments: Is your employee contact information up to date?
Oversight
Analysis: Oversight Is the Biggest Winner of the Midterm Elections
The Democratic victory in the House provides an opportunity to drain the swamp, after two years of willful Republican cover for dodgy behavior.
Management
NIH Is Looking For Someone To Roll Its Joints
Interested applicants must be able to produce marijuana cigarettes of varying strengths.
Route Fifty
Mixed Results for Democrats in Battleground Governors Races
Democrats picked up seven seats, but also lost a few competitive races.
Route Fifty
Michigan Voters OK Proposal to Overhaul State’s Redistricting Process
Previous GOP-led district-drawing efforts gave Republicans an advantage in congressional and state legislative races.
Pay & Benefits