Management
Lessons From White House Disinformation a Century Ago: ‘It’s Dangerous To Believe Your Own Propaganda’
Forged documents were used by the U.S. government 100 years ago to justify hostile actions against Russia. All but one US newspaper accepted the government's propaganda. The lessons for today are stark.
Route Fifty
Cemetery Case Could Change Path for Property Rights Claims Against Local Governments
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in Knick v. Township of Scott, which has implications for how challenges over governmental "taking" make it to federal court.
Defense
China Has a ‘Space Force.’ What Are Its Lessons for the Pentagon?
Space is an increasingly important arena for the U.S.-China strategic rivalry.
Management
Email Distractions Make Bosses Worse Leaders
When bosses gets distracted by email, they aren't nearly as good at reaching their work goals, which has an impact on their employees.
Management
Justice Department Seeks to Fast-Track Its Appeal of Decision Striking Down Workforce EOs
Filing indicates the government may argue that the court issuing the decision lacked jurisdiction and usurped the president’s authority.
Management
How Agencies Can Make the Most of Their Data
Government likes to tackle challenges by designating new management chiefs: The latest to join the C-suite is the chief data officer.
Oversight
Watchdog: EPA Hosts Too Many Foreign Nationals In Certain Fellowships
Program run along with the National Academy of Sciences and nonprofits should make U.S. citizenship a requirement, IG says.
Route Fifty
Marijuana on the Ballot: What States Will Consider in November
Five states have marijuana-related ballot initiatives primed for the general election on Nov. 6.
Nextgov
Border Agency Didn’t Secure Drone Surveillance Video, Photos for 2 Years
An auditor’s report found major security and privacy deficiencies in Customs and Border Protection’s drone surveillance program.
Nextgov
Social Security Administration CIO Needs Stronger Authority, Watchdog says
The agency’s top tech official weighs in on budget and information security processes but has little role in other mandated responsibilities.
Management
Trump Signs Spending Bill to Stave Off Shutdown Until December
Congress will face a new spending deadline of Dec. 7 for agencies that don't yet have full-year appropriations.
Management
OMB Advances Nascent Trump Infrastructure Plan with Permitting Guidance
New agency reporting portal will centralize data on environmental review progress.
Management
'A Never-Ending Commitment': The High Cost of Preserving Vulnerable Beaches
In the wake of hurricanes like Florence, the U.S. government pays to dump truckloads of sand onto eroding beaches, in a cycle that is said to harm ecosystems and disproportionately benefit the rich.
Management
Did George Washington ‘Have a Couple of Things in His Past’?
A historian assesses Donald Trump’s claim that the first president faced his own allegations of sexual assault.
Nextgov
How the U.S. Can Advance Artificial Intelligence Without Spending a Dime
Funding AI research is still critical, but experts say there are other things the government can do to speed up innovation.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Upgraded Presidential Limousine
Presidential Donald Trump's vehicle is getting some new features.
Route Fifty
Considering Whether a Federal Age Discrimination Law Applies to Small Public Agencies
A Supreme Court case looks at whether the law prohibiting employers from discriminating on the basis of age applies to a small fire district in Arizona.
Route Fifty
Should Congress Regulate Online Sports Betting?
The NFL is throwing its weight behind a federal framework, while the gaming industry blamed “burdensome” taxes and laws for the allure of illegal sports books.
Management
Lawmakers Advance Legislation Raising Penalties for Appropriations Violations
A bill would prescribe how agencies should punish employees who violate the Anti-Deficiency Act.
Oversight