Management
The Psychology Of Why You Feel Alone Even When You’re Surrounded By People
According to a leading social-connection researcher, we need to recognize that just because someone may still have others around them, they still can be profoundly lonely.
Management
Brett Kavanaugh Would Likely Keep the EPA on a Short Leash
“The earth is warming. Humans are contributing,” he told a federal courtroom two years ago. But that doesn't mean he'll be friendly to the EPA.
Management
The Pay Gap Analysis is a House of Cards
It contains estimates stacked upon estimates. Rube Goldberg would be pleased.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Reality TV Fans Are Mad At The President
Trump's Supreme Court announcement delayed part of "The Bachelorette," so viewers took to Twitter.
Route Fifty
N.Y. Subway Chief’s Lack of a Mayoral Meeting Raises Eyebrows
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Utah sexual assault evidence tracking … Pennsylvania weatherization funding … and a Guam official’s teachable moment.
Management
15 Minutes Of Exercise Can Make a New Skill Stick
Trying to learn something new? Getting some quick exercise could help you retain it more easily.
Route Fifty
When Push Comes to Shove, Here Are Local Leaders' Priorities
Route Fifty asked local government officials what is most important to their communities’ future. Their answers may surprise you.
Management
Trump Moves Hiring of Administrative Law Judges Out of the Competitive Service
White House officials said the change will not affect the judges' protections against removal.
Management
How The Most Productive People Structure Their Mornings
I interviewed 300 of the world's most successful people. Here is what their mornings have in common.
Management
The Trump Administration Is Struggling to Reunify Young Separated Immigrants With Their Parents
ICE maintains the steps it has taken are in compliance with a federal court mandate.
Defense
The U.S. Embassy In London Has Warned Americans To 'Keep a Low Profile' During Trump’s Visit
Some 50,000 people are expected to attend a protest against Trump's visit on Friday.
Nextgov
White House Official: Bet on U.S. to Win the AI War
The federal deputy chief technology officer is confident the U.S. will win the artificial intelligence race, but China is catching up fast.
Defense
ICE Union Grows Disenchanted With Trump's Immigration Strategy
The union endorsed Trump in 2016, but says he's trying the same failed strategies of other presidents.
Nextgov
DOJ Admits Error Linking ID Theft Case to OPM Breach
There’s no firm evidence fraudsters are using stolen data from the massive 2015 breach, officials said.
Management
ICE Downplays Consultancy’s Cancellation of Contract Over Moral Concerns
McKinsey employees objected to separation of families at border.
Management
Agencies Strip Union of Office Space, Attempt to Charge Rent
Social Security’s Office of Hearing Operations unilaterally stripped NTEU of its office space, while Health and Human Services has proposed the union begin paying rent.
Management
IRS Spent Nearly $400 Million for Scant Progress in Collecting Overseas Taxes
Watchdog finds incomplete taxpayer compliance, but agency defends broader effort.
Management
Trump Pardons Men Who Inspired Armed Occupation of Federal Facility
The Hammonds were indicted on charges of threatening a federal employee and damaging federal property.
Nextgov
Army Developing Simulated Missile Launchers to Improve Combat Training
The goal is to train pilots and other crew members on how to respond to shoulder-fired missiles and rocket launchers.
Management