Management
Trump Administration Begins Probing Private Landowners Along Border Over Wall Construction
The administration is looking to spend $240 million for a company to assess real estate along the border.
Management
Heritage Report Could Provide Clues About Coming Agency Reorganization Plans
Previews of the Office of Management and Budget’s proposal to restructure agencies align closely with a 2017 plan from the conservative think-tank.
Defense
Army Incurred Costly Delays on Construction of Texas Hospital
Pentagon watchdog says an additional $32.1 million was needed to fix design deficiencies.
Nextgov
Two Companies Picked To Protect Nation’s 600 Dams from Cyberattacks
The Interior Department awarded spots on a five-year, $45 million contract to manage IT risk for more than 600 dams nationwide.
Management
The Most Honest Out-of-Office Message
What if you deleted all your emails during vacation and never looked back?
Nextgov
Kaspersky Asks Appeals Court to Reverse Government Ban With a Quickness
The Russian anti-virus company wants to complete the appeal process before a broad government ban takes formal effect in October.
Management
It Turns Out Men, Not Women, Suffer More From Imposter Syndrome
A recently-published study flips the gender dynamic of imposter syndrome on its head.
Management
Analysis: Trump Could Transform the U.S.–North Korea Relationship
In pursuing peace with North Korea, the U.S. president has the chance to do what Ronald Reagan tried to do with the Soviet Union.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Preparing For the North Korea Talks
President Donald Trump is all about attitude.
Route Fifty
Whether Opportunity Zones Help Low Income Residents May Fall On Mayors
City leaders are faced with how to prepare for a major economic development opportunity “with very few guardrails at the federal level.”
Route Fifty
Facebook Will Offer Platforms Teaching Tech Skills in Cities
“When people get the opportunity to get the training they need, they can get great jobs,” said COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Route Fifty
R.I. Gov. Toughens Rules for State Lawyers After Costly Mistakes
The new policies also effect state employees who need certifications and licensures.
Management
Postal Stakeholders Are Impressed With Trump's Task Force So Far
The panel charged with overhauling USPS has held lots of meetings over the past few weeks.
Defense
Robert Mueller’s Russia Probe Has a New Indictee: A Former Russian Spy
Kilimnik, who worked for Manafort, is accused of tampering with witnesses related to Manafort's probe. Prosecutors say he used to work for Russian military intelligence.
Nextgov
Schumer, Rubio Seek to Reverse Trump Reversal on ZTE Ban
Trump wants to help ZTE as part of a U.S.-China trade deal, but lawmakers say the company’s a national security risk.
Management
Survey: Half of Feds Support White House Attempts to Ease Firing Process
But support for federal employee unions, which oppose the changes, remains steady at 42 percent.
Nextgov
Congress Says It Doesn’t Need a Tech Advisory Office
Lawmakers voted against reinstating the Office of Technology Assessment, which was defunded in 1995.
Oversight
Justice Department Watchdog Sets Stage With Congress for Politically Fraught Report
Trump tweets build anticipation on Horowitz’s review of FBI probes during 2016 election.
Management
Overcoming a Big Obstacle to Citizen Feedback
It took the Defense IG more than a year to get approval for a simple five-question survey asking users’ opinions about its website.
Tech