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Poll Finds One-Quarter of Americans Believe Smoking Should be Banned
It’s a new high mark in a nearly three decade poll, but still far short of a majority.
Defense
Is Trump Going to War With Iran?
The president threatened the Islamic Republic with “consequences,” but the prospects of an actual military conflict are slim.
Management
Analysis: The U.S. Needs to Face Up to Its Long History of Election Meddling
Russian electoral interference has renewed the temptation for American leaders to do the same.
Management
Trump Has Ordered a New Air Force One And Plans To Paint It Red, White And Blue
Boeing has officially inked the contract to develop the patriotic new planes.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Russian Spy Who Didn't Get The Proper Permissions
Maria Butina was charged with operating as a foreign agent by the Department of Justice.
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The States Where Unemployment Exceeded the National Rate in June
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest employment estimates for states on Friday.
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Five States To Get A Smart Tech Boot Camp
The states will be the first in the multi-year "Smarter States, Smarter Communities" learning lab, which grows out of National Governor Association Chair Brian Sandoval's 'Ahead of the Curve' Initiative.
Management
Trump Administration: 'There’s Going to Be Some Issues' Meeting Deadline to Reunite Immigrant Families
Lawmakers denounce lack of interagency collaboration.
Management
'Chaos' as VA Implements Executive Order Limiting Union Official Time
Union says provisions of the recent order have been enacted inconsistently, with little communication.
Oversight
Article Casts Doubt on the Legality of Trump's Administrative Law Judge EO
The move to give agencies greater latitude as they hire ALJs could be challenged under the Civil Service Reform Act, and agency implementation will need to follow the Administrative Procedures Act.
Nextgov
NASA Is Making Troves of Satellite Data More Accessible Than Ever
The open data and new toolkit could inspire a new crop of entrepreneurs.
Management
Delayed EPA Response to Water Crisis Increased Health Risks to Flint Residents, IG Finds
EPA should have intervened faster after Michigan made bad decisions.
Nextgov
Trump Administration Plans National Cyber Risk Management Initiative
The effort will include the Homeland Security, Treasury and Energy departments along with smaller sector-specific agencies.
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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