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DHS Funds Machine Learning Tool to Boost Other Countries' Airport Security
The system would help countries determine if air travelers pose security risks without investing in expensive analytics software or personnel.
Nextgov
Kaspersky Ban Draws Few Public Comments
Only three people commented on the rule implementing the Kaspersky ban.
Management
Nearly 200 Former CIA Agents, Navy Officers, Ambassadors And Justice Officials Condemn Trump’s Brennan Action
"Former government officials have the right to express their unclassified views on what they see as critical national security issues without fear of being punished."
Management
VA Secretary Reintroduces 'Gray Area' in Scope of Bargaining with Unions
Secretary unravels agreement that had clarified the issues that may be negotiated between labor and management.
Management
It’s Time to Invest in Managers
Employee performance—good and bad—depends more on the effectiveness of supervisors than any other factor.
Oversight
EPA Staff Misreport Purchase Card Transactions, Watchdog Finds
Weak oversight resulted in missing documentation for expenses.
Defense
Trump's Unprecedented Retaliation Draws Unprecedented Rebukes
A dozen former spy chiefs slammed the president after he yanked Brennan's clearance. What comes next?
Defense
Analysis: An Admiral Speaks Out
An op-ed criticizing the president from the man responsible for the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden represents a startling intervention by a studiously non-political figure.
Nextgov
NDAA’s Done, Election Security’s On Deck and Senators Are Fretting About 3D Gun Printing
Last week also saw a showdown over a phony FCC DDoS attack and a new cyber law to protect small businesses.
Route Fifty
Thousands Could Lose Medicaid as 1st State Implements Work Requirements
Arkansas state officials say new requirements will help people get into the workforce. Advocates, however, contend they will just kick people out of the insurance program.
Route Fifty
NLC Targets Political Opposition to Federal Housing Assistance by Joining Campaign
Opportunity Starts at Now is focused on the widening gap between rent and income across the U.S.
Management
Many Don’t See Women As Leaders At Work
Though there's been progress toward gender equality at work, new research finds that many people are more likely to see men as leaders.
Route Fifty
Forest Service to Work More Closely With States to Battle Wildfires
The new strategy includes increased logging and prescribed burns.
Defense
Analysis: Trump’s Risky War of Choice Against the Generals
The president’s decision to revoke John Brennan’s security clearance has drawn fire even from figures like Robert Gates and David Petraeus, who have avoided criticizing him.
Management
Pentagon Spending $34M to Make Presidential Jets More Posh
The Air Force is upgrading the interiors of two smaller VIP aircraft to resemble the presidential cabin of Trump’s main Air Force One jets.
Defense
Why the FBI Fired an Agent Who Wrote Anti-Trump Texts
The FBI’s disciplinary office had recommended Peter Strzok be suspended for two months but was overruled by the bureau’s deputy director.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Announces Contract to Replace Cumbersome Travel Booking System
The government will spend $9 million to replace the aging travel booking process.
Nextgov
The Pentagon Has Its First Chief Data Officer
He'll be responsible for leading the Pentagon's data strategy.
Management