Management
What It Would Take for Iran to Talk to Trump
It may not seem like it, but Tehran has a lot to gain from meeting with a U.S. president in search of his own nuclear deal.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Discussion Topics For Trump and Putin
The conversation outline for the Helsinki meeting leaked this week.
Route Fifty
Breaking Down Opioid Deaths by Occupation
New research from the state of Massachusetts could help guide response efforts to the drug abuse epidemic.
Route Fifty
Preparing for the Inevitability of the Next Recession
Some states and localities are more ready to deal with an economic downturn than others.
Management
Trump's Postal Task Force Has Recommendations Ready for the President
Proposals that will be shared in the coming weeks make good on "reestablishing a sustainable business model for USPS," official says.
Pay & Benefits
Commuting Troubles for Many Feds, and What’s Next for a Pay Raise
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Program Management Is Much More Complex Than Many Leaders Understand
There isn’t a single optimal approach. Different types of programs demand different skill sets.
Nextgov
NOAA Creates Workarounds for Malfunctioning Weather Satellite
The GOES-17 still isn’t working the way it’s meant to, but engineers believe they have a way to make it more functional than not.
Management
GSA Watchdog Raises Questions on Canceled FBI Headquarters Move
Leaked draft report suggests GSA head may have misspoken on the extent of the White House’s involvement in the decision.
Nextgov
VA Wants a New Cloud for Its Mobile Apps
The effort comes as VA reworks its entire online presence to make services more accessible and user-friendly for some 9 million veterans.
Management
As Agencies Tackle Reform, Here Are Federal Leaders’ Biggest Worries
Whatever your immediate concerns are as a leader, remember that uncertainty trickles down.
Nextgov
Get Ready for a Massive Government Spending Spree
A combination of factors will see federal agencies trying to spend as much as 40 percent of their budgets in the final two months of the fiscal year.
Defense
The Future Airman is a Hacker
Air Force recruiters will prize computer skills more highly, while the service will encourage airmen to experiment with their own solutions
Management
The Shadow Rulers of the VA
How Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter and two other Mar-a-Lago cronies are secretly shaping the Trump administration’s veterans policies
Oversight
Play of the Day: The White House Plan To Fight Against Wildfires
The president tweeted about the natural disasters this week.
Route Fifty
Considering Ways to Prevent America's Deadliest Type of Bike Crash
"Overtaking" crashes have led to more than 600 cyclist fatalities in recent years.
Route Fifty
Moody’s: Trump’s $12B Farmer Bailout Won’t Have the Desired Effect
Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and North Dakota have the most to lose in a “trade war” with China.
Management
The Pentagon Could Save Billions of Dollars by Fixing Problems It Already Knows About
Open recommendations include fixing 12-year-old issues with security clearances and ensuring convicted criminals cannot purchase guns.
Management
Moving Security Clearance Processing Out of OPM Won't Fix the Backlog
Although the expected order to move all background checks to the Pentagon will prevent duplicative efforts, positive effects may be limited.
Oversight