Management
Being Indispensable Will Make You Miserable — Here’s a Better Goal
Go ahead and take that vacation.
Defense
After Secret Trump Meeting, Russia Offers to Resume Military Relations
Did Trump offer to normalize relations? It would be complicated — and Congress gets a vote.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President And 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
Donald Trump tweeted about his haters on Wednesday.
Route Fifty
Federal Drone Committee Faces ‘Kitty Hawk Moment’
The body’s lone local government representative discusses filling the late San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee’s shoes and keeping pace with technology.
Management
Boeing Is Pitching the U.S. a New F-15, Using Its Super Hornet Game Plan
The company convinced the Trump administration to buy advanced F/A-18 jets. Can it do the same with the the F-15?
Management
States to Feds: Enough With the Red Tape Already
Although companies and public sector organizations bemoan the time spent complying with federal rules, there are opportunities to improve the process, officials said.
Route Fifty
Emergency Managers Ask Congress to Invest in Mitigation
Resilience projects could cut the costs of future disasters at a time when FEMA wants state and local governments to pitch in more during response.
Nextgov
Transferring Background Checks, Boosting Cyber Workforce Are Top Goals of Trump Government Reorg
A White House official was short on answers during a Senate hearing but said background checks and cyber workforce are a good place to start.
Management
Tempers Flare as White House Defends Reorg Proposal Against Accusations of Stonewalling
Democrats say proposals will go into "dustbin of history" without further cooperation.
Management
Agency Buyers Express Rising Optimism About Workforce Skills, Communication
But contractors group interviews reveal ongoing worries about budgets, hiring.
Pay & Benefits
Expanded Job Training for Vets, GI Bill Changes and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Route Fifty
Gone, But Not Forgotten: Wisconsin City's Snow Pile Finally Melts
A snow pile in Appleton, Wisconsin lasted until July 9, attracting attention from residents and local media.
Nextgov
Here’s What Treasury’s Data Lab Found in 10 Years of Federal Contracting Data
Year after year, 6 to 8 percent of contract spending is obligated in the final week of the fiscal year.
Oversight
E-Mail Preservation Bill Clears House
National Archives would be required to tighten rules at White House and agencies, 46 percent of which print out and file paper copies of email.
Management
The Air Force Wants More Commercial Companies Working AI Projects
Defense leaders issue a new call to industry after a study finds just two of 100 top AI firms have Pentagon contracts.
Nextgov
Bill to Block Feds' Personal Email, Social Media Access Advances
The bill would authorize agency leaders to block any website for cybersecurity reasons without negotiating with unions.
Management
How to Keep Your High Performers Happy
Plus, ways to prevent toxic workers from corrupting your team.
Defense
The White House Transcript Is Missing the Most Explosive Part of the Trump–Putin Press Conference
It’s not clear whether the omission was intended, but the meaning of a key exchange is dramatically altered as a result.
Management
The Decision-Making Style That Helps Leaders Survive Can Also Thwart Their Legacy
Consider Merkel and May.
Management