Management
The U.S. is Charging an NRA member With Being a Russian Secret Agent
In a March 2016 email, Butina wrote, "All we needed is from Putin's side. The rest is easier."
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Got a World Cup Ball From Putin
How well did the two presidents' meeting go?
Route Fifty
Plenty for Local Leaders to Consider as Opportunity Zones Ramp Up
National Association of Counties members are told now is the time to get involved in attracting investment.
Pay & Benefits
As Lawmakers Renew Push for Repeal, OPM Says Workforce Orders Are What Feds Want
Vulnerable Senate Democrats say orders undermine merit system principles and reduce accountability.
Oversight
Judges' Union: Supreme Court Decision an 'Excuse' to Politicize ALJs
Union is examining all avenues to stop executive order removing ALJs from the competitive service.
Route Fifty
Replenishing a Food Desert, One Store at a Time
In Dayton, a community-owned and operated grocery store will set up shop in the heart of one of Ohio's largest food deserts.
Management
There Are Two Types Of Respect. Lack One, And You’ll Hate Your Job
We all want to be treated with respect, but not all respect is the same.
Oversight
Trump Blames Bad Relations With Russia on Everything but Russia
In Helsinki, the president preferred to pin the problem on “many years of U.S. foolishness and stupidity.”
Management
Croatia’s President Taught a Lesson In Leadership At The World Cup
Celebrate like a regular fan. Console like a leader.
Management
FBI Internal Survey Shows Morale Was Higher Before Comey was Fired
A “climate survey” taken in February and March suggests employees resent FBI Director Christopher Wray’s low-key style.
Nextgov
Official Says Vendors Will Have To Abide by New IT Spending Schema Too
But officials have yet to answer outstanding questions about how that would work.
Defense
Trump Believes Putin, Rejects American Findings on Election Hacking
“I do not see any reason why it would be” Russia.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog to Examine Sexual Harassment at Defense Schools
Senate committee requested review as part of family readiness push.
Nextgov
White House Lays Groundwork for Improving Government Customer Experience
The Office of Management and Budget’s new Circular A-11 provides guidance to federal agencies in establishing customer experience frameworks.
Management
In Retirement, Most Ex-Presidents Can’t Resist The Urge To Stay Relevant
What happens to motivated, determined and egotistical men when they are forced to abandon the White House? As John Quincy Adams once said, 'There is nothing more pathetic in life than a former president.'
Management
Analysis: The Swamp Isn’t Easy to Drain
Corruption has been inherent to American government since the Founding Fathers—and acknowledging that is the first step toward containing it.
Management
10 Leadership Questions for Brian Fox
The mapmaker has some advice for those charting a federal career.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Updating Air Force One
The president may want to make some changes to his plane.
Nextgov
More Money for Cyber Spies, Outrage after Indictments and Supply Chain Cyber is Super Hot
More indictments for Mueller and a busy week regarding federal IT for Congress.
Management