Management
Email Is Dangerous
Electronic mail as we know it is drowning in spam, forged phishing mails, and other scams and hacks. It’s going to get worse before it gets better.
Oversight
Play of the Day: When Bill Gates Met Donald Trump
The tech billionaire spoke with the real estate billionaire and it did not go well.
Nextgov
ZTE Kerfuffle Shows Cybersecurity Doesn’t Operate in a Vacuum
Lawmakers have decried the president’s efforts to reverse a ban on a Chinese telecom, citing security fears, but there’s a lot more at stake.
Route Fifty
What the House Water Resources Development Bill Leaves Out
Water and sewer utility provisions found in the Senate version of the legislation aren't included in the House draft.
Management
These Two Activities Can Improve The Mind And Body
New research offers an unexpected way to get more active, plus a exercise-based way to alleviate depression symptoms.
Oversight
Report: IG Is Investigating State Dept. Reassignments
House Democrats had requested an inquiry into career staff being moved to FOIA office, other posts.
Management
GSA Announces $2.5 Billion Modernization of Federal Payroll and Leave Systems
The last major payroll provider consolidation took place under the George W. Bush administration.
Oversight
Republican Leaders Confront an Immigration Revolt on Two Sides
As House moderates near success in forcing votes on DACA, Speaker Paul Ryan is facing another uprising from the conservatives who tanked the farm bill on Friday.
Management
White House Issues Its Vision for Greener Federal Operations
A new executive order tasks agencies with boosting energy efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
Route Fifty
So States Ban Bump Stocks. Now How Do They Enforce the Law?
New Jersey is not the only state having trouble enforcing its ban. In Massachusetts, where residents had until February to surrender their bump stocks, State Police received just three devices.
Nextgov
Census Bureau Goes Tech Shopping for 2020 Count
The bureau is looking for help with background vetting, app testing and other prep for the decennial.
Tech
Science in the Age of Trump
Key federal vacancies and policies dismissing climate change worry many in the field.
Management
These Agencies Saw the Biggest Changes in Use of 'Official Time' Over Two Years
OPM report notes an overall increase in use of the practice of 4.12 percent from fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2016.
Management
Trump’s Pick to Lead VA Is a Surprise to Many, Including the Nominee
Robert Wilkie has been serving in the job in an acting capacity since March.
Management
NASA Chief: 'I Fully Believe and Know the Climate Is Changing'
“I also know that we human beings are contributing to it in a major way,” Jim Bridenstine said, taking an unusual stance for his administration.
Defense
Senate Confirms Gina Haspel to Be the First Woman to Lead the CIA
Several Democrats set aside concerns about Haspel's past involvement in the torture of suspected terrorists.
Oversight