Management
Paul Manafort and Trump’s Pardon Pattern
As he has with Manafort, President Trump has decried the government’s “unfair” treatment of all three men he has pardoned to date. But will the pattern hold with his former campaign manager?
Route Fifty
IRS Proposal Would Sink States' Tax Deduction Workarounds
The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS released their highly anticipated regulatory proposal on Thursday.
Pay & Benefits
Don’t Overestimate Your Expected Income
You’ll need to do some homework to be confident in your plan.
Oversight
Senator Wants Update on FEMA Contracts Ahead of Hurricane Season
The agency has come under increased scrutiny over noncompetitive awards in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Management
There Are Three Types Of Failure, But Only One You Should Actually Feel Bad About
According to a Harvard Business School professor, the most common type of failure is also the one to feel "meh" about.
Nextgov
DC Airport First In Nation to Catch Suspected Imposter Using Facial Biometrics
After three days of operation, Washington Dulles International Airport’s biometric cameras identified a man allegedly attempting to use someone else’s passport to enter the U.S.
Management
The Audacious Idea to Arm Teachers Using Federal Dollars
Congress has repeatedly made clear its position against doing so, but new reports say Trump’s Education Department is considering allowing states to use grants to purchase firearms for school districts.
Route Fifty
Ratings Agency Finds Evidence Wildfires Aren’t Devastating Local Government Finances
Tax bases and unemployment figures appear to be holding strong against the blazes.
Oversight
Watchdog: Pruitt Appearance in Trade Association Video Didn't Break Any Rules
Then-EPA administrator’s interview about clean water rules was within the purview of official duties, GAO finds.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau Nominee Narrowly Clears Divided Senate Panel
Kraninger squeaks by as Democrats say she lacks relevant experience and won’t think independently.
Defense
Trump’s Afghanistan War Plan Is Working Despite Recent Attacks, Outgoing Commander Says
Facing renewed criticism, Gen. John Nicholson said the president’s year-old South Asia strategy was bringing Afghanistan closer to peace.
Route Fifty
Skepticism After Texas Governor’s Surprising Six-Figure Salary Remarks
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Francisco mayor’s surprise inspections … Oklahoma’s emergency certifications … and St. Paul vs. emerald ash borers.
Route Fifty
‘Troubling’ Findings on Who Speaks Up About Housing Development
New research highlights concerns that local officials are hearing a narrow subset of views at public meetings.
Nextgov
Government’s Getting Faster at Sharing Unclassified Cyber Threat Indicators
It’s also becoming rarer that an intelligence agency refuses to release a threat indicator entirely, a DHS official said.
Management
Labor Relations Board to Offer Buyouts, Early Retirement
The agency, which has battled flat funding levels for years, wants to re-balance its workforce and offices.
Management
Psychologists Have Surprising Advice For People Who Feel Unmotivated
If you're struggling to get hired, lose weight, or earn a promotion, asking for advice may be unhelpful. Giving it, on the other hand, can be game-changing.
Management
Even Trump’s Own Adviser Is Warning About ‘Politicizing’ the Threat From Russia
But the danger he sees is already here.
Oversight
State Department Deflects Lawmakers’ Complaint of Political Retaliation Against Career Employees
Pompeo elevation of Brian Hook said to violate pledge to protect career staff.
Tech
Hawaii’s Biggest Hurricane Threat in More Than Two Decades
“I’ve not seen such dramatic changes in the forecast track as I’ve seen with this storm.”
Pay & Benefits