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China to Governors: A Trade War 'Brings Mutual Destruction'
At the National Governors Association meeting, governors agreed with Japanese and Chinese delegations that trade helps their local economies.
Defense
Trump’s Interpreter Could Be Grilled By Congress’s Gang Of Eight About His Chat With Putin
Marina Gross was the only other American in the room.
Defense
U.S. Spy Chief: ‘I Don’t Know What Happened’ in Helsinki
Director of National Intelligence Coats got another surprise Thursday: Putin is coming to town.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Second Meeting With Putin… In Washington
President Trump wants to talk to the Russian leader within a few weeks of the elections Russia is trying to hack.
Management
Why ‘Fake News’ Matters to Feds
People are deeply mistrustful of those who develop, publicize, and use information.
Management
VA Is Letting Senior Officials Off the Hook While Disproportionately Punishing Whistleblowers, Audit Finds
GAO identifies pervasive problems in VA's disciplinary processes.
Tech
Chinese Hackers Targeted Internet-of-Things During Trump-Putin Summit
A spike in attacks sought access to devices that might yield audio or visual intelligence.
Management
Social Security Executives Force New Contract on Administrative Law Judge Union
The agency unilaterally implemented a new collective bargaining agreement, despite months remaining on the existing one.
Route Fifty
Credit Ratings Agency Offers Dim Outlook for Rural America
Population declines, an aging workforce and sluggish job growth pose challenges.
Nextgov
White House Appoints Federal Chief Information Security Officer
Grant Schneider will be the second person to fill the position.
Route Fifty
Agriculture States Assess the ‘Collateral Damage’ of Trump’s Trade War
Farmers are seeing cancelled contracts at a time of already low prices.
Management
Author Lauren Groff Had a Perfect Reply To a Question About Balancing Work And Children
A compassionate, feminist response for working women.
Pay & Benefits
More Things To Consider When Making Your Annuity Election
Understanding the value and cost of your choices can have a lasting impact for you and your spouse.
Management
Trump Names Third Dow Executive To The Help Run USDA
If confirmed by the Senate, Scott Hutchins will take on a job that can affect the future of American agricultural science and policy-making.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Appeals Board Nominees Pledge Equity, Quick Action on Backlog
Their confirmation would give MSPB its first quorum of the Trump era.
Management
‘Is That Legal?’
Don't let lack of precedent stand in the way of breaking down barriers to spur innovation.
Nextgov
Software Companies Push Senate to Weaken Lowest Price Contracting Rule
Making agencies prioritize the lowest price is leading to poor contracting choices, a software trade group says.
Nextgov
Government’s Cyber Monitoring Program Would Become Law Under House Bill
The bill also aims to prevent agencies from getting stuck with outdated technology.
Pay & Benefits