Management
8 Key Proposals for Feds in Trump's Reorganization Plan
From privatizing agencies to relocating employees, civil servants have a lot to watch.
Nextgov
U.S. Customs Expects Face Scanning to Speed Up Security at Florida Airport
Using Homeland Security’s biometric program, one airport is increasing security while shortening lines.
Management
Homeland Security Warns of Increased Threats to Employees
A memo from department leadership offers safety tips after public outcries over immigration policy.
Management
Congress Sends Trump Bill to Widen Whistleblower Access to Courts
All Circuit Review Act draws praise from advocacy groups.
Management
Streamlined Grant Reporting May Be Coming Soon
Survey shows data standardization can boost efficiency, though cultural blocks remain.
Route Fifty
California Tries to Ditch the Daylight Saving Time Clock-Switch
A bill that would keep the state on Daylight Saving Time year-round awaits Gov. Jerry Brown's signature.
Management
Government’s Fast-Buying Service Takes Shape With First Customer
GSA plans a gradual rollout to test sales.
Management
Putting All Of Your Star Players On One Team Can Stifle Creativity
The best teams are not necessarily made up of all the best people.
Management
Under Mueller's Scrutiny, Trump Allies Cry FBI Entrapment
The president has handed his associates a new way to characterize any suspicious interactions they may have had during the election.
Management
The $36-a-Day Alternative To Jailing Immigrant Families Favored By Obama
It's not as effective as deporting people as other options though, so don't expect the Trump administration to use it.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The U.S. and Humpty Dumpty
In this version, the king's men mostly want to know if the wall is OK.
News
Prez to Press: Is Reorganizing Government ‘Extraordinarily Boring’?
Trump gives the media the opportunity to opt out of viewing a briefing on the administration’s plan to overhaul the bureaucracy.
Nextgov
Congress Lays Out Tech Funding in Spending Bills and Focuses on Supply Chain Threats
It's a busy week ahead for Congress.
Route Fifty
Even If the Robocalls Keep Coming, You Should Still 'File Complaints Everywhere'
Here’s a daunting number for regulators and law enforcement: There were 4.1 billion of the unwanted phone calls nationwide just last month alone.
Route Fifty
Local Plastic Bag Restrictions Get Trashed by Texas Supreme Court
The legal fight involved the city of Laredo and marks one of the latest battles over local government power in the Lone Star State.
Route Fifty
Report Highlights Areas for Improvement in Lead-Mitigation Programs
A recent report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office outlined a list of strategies for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to strengthen oversight and inspections.
Tech
In 2020, We’ll Have Digitized Immigration. Until Then, We Have JAG Lawyers
An effort to shrink the case backlog hobbling the immigration system is just getting started.
Management
Some Of The 2,300 Separated Children Are Filed Under The Wrong Name
Detained parents have been left helpless, with no way to track their children's location.
News
A Gray Day Outside OPM: Employees React to Agency's Diminished Role Under Reorganization Plan
Administration suggests transferring functions such as administering the federal employee health insurance program to other agencies.
Management