Oversight
Trump Readies a Vaguely Nixon-Like Package of Spending Clawbacks
Warned by senators against violating budget deal, White House presses ahead with rescissions.
Nextgov
Defense Electronic Health Records Program Seeks Help Organizing Influx of Data
The Defense Health Agency wants to know if a vendor can help match all the new data it’s collecting with the old.
Route Fifty
Cage-Free-Egg Laws Spur Cage Match Between States
When California and Massachusetts enacted laws requiring that eggs produced and sold there be raised cage-free, 13 states including some of the nation’s largest egg producers sued.
Tech
U.S. Air Force to Put Sensors on Allies’ Satellites
The move is intended to deter Russia or China from shooting down spacecraft — and provide backups if they do.
Management
Management Chief: Trump Administration Will Renew Push for Performance Pay Fund
In an interview with NextGov, OMB Deputy Director for Management Margaret Weichert said the Trump administration would push for civil service reform legislation.
Defense
What Trump Has Already Given Up to North Korea
Pyongyang has long sought a legitimacy-conferring summit with a sitting U.S. president, and it looks highly unlikely to give up the "treasured sword" of its existing nukes.
Management
Is the Senate Bill to Protect Mueller Constitutional?
Legal scholars say the bipartisan legislation could run into trouble at the Supreme Court.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ryan Zinke's Not a Geologist
The Interior chief is many things, but he has not held the job of geologist professionally.
Route Fifty
Rural Areas to Get Federal Funding Boost in New Transportation Grant Program
The new BUILD program will replace Obama-era TIGER grants.
Nextgov
Technology Modernization Fund Board Picks First Projects to Advance
The field has narrowed from nine projects to four, according to board chair Suzette Kent.
Management
Confusion Lingers at EPA Offices as Employees Lack Direction on Fate of Closures
One closure is proceeding "full steam ahead" despite questions about congressional intervention.
Route Fifty
House Farm Bill Would Preempt Local Pesticide Regulations
Most states already prohibit local efforts to restrict the chemicals.
Management
How to Identify Emerging Leaders
These three lenses of awareness will help you find the executive potential in your organization.
Nextgov
Defense Department is Pursuing Another Multibillion-Dollar Cloud
This cloud is focused on collaboration and business tools.
Management
Many Lose Jobs After National Park Service Changes Interpretation of Seasonal Work Rule
Employees say a new policy barring people from working multiple seasonal jobs in a year is being applied inconsistently and retroactively.
Management
Want To Be Happier? Little Changes Can Help
How can we be happier? In a world where stress and anxiety can easily overtake good days, a new book has some answers.
Nextgov
Federal Cloud Leaders Say Lift-And-Shift Migrations Can Leave You ‘Sorely Disappointed’
Agency experts said it’s often better to start over with legacy systems than try to force them into the cloud.
Oversight
When Presidents Lawyer Up: A Brief History
President Trump is having trouble finding a lawyer. But other presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, have obtained outside legal counsel easily, even from attorneys who disagree with their politics.
Management
How To Lead Like The Queen Even If You're a Commoner
She never applied and she can't be fired—but the long career of Queen Elizabeth II still offers lessons.
Management