Management
The Humbling of Mike Pompeo
President Trump’s pick to replace Rex Tillerson could become the first secretary of state to win confirmation over the objections of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Management
The FBI Was Accused of Bias—and Its Response Helped Tip the Election
New reports reveal that decisions made by a number of officials, acting out of a variety of motives, injured not Trump’s candidacy—but that of his opponent.
Management
More Than 600 Justice Department Alumni Sign Letter to Protect Mueller
Online letter decries attacks against “the good men and women of the department.”
Route Fifty
Nearly a Third of the Contiguous U.S. Faces Drought Conditions
The specter of a drought-ridden summer has focused renewed urgency on state and local conservation efforts, some of which would fundamentally alter Americans’ behavior in how they use water.
Route Fifty
41 States See Their Low-Income Residents Living in the Most Flood-Prone Areas
An effort to make the National Flood Insurance Program more affordable for them would necessite private-sector involvement, according to a new FEMA report.
Management
What To Do When Your Boss Is a Terrible Manager
When a leader won't lead, you need to offer strategic support.
Oversight
The End of the Strong Speaker
Paul Ryan’s departure shows how far Congress has come from the heyday of House leaders who tightly controlled their chamber.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Comey's Book Blurbs
Hillary Clinton threw it out a window and Donald Trump called it "fake news."
Management
Night Owls May Have 10 Percent Higher Risk Of Early Death, Study Says
Pity the poor night owls of the world, who already must adjust to a life that doesn't align with their natural sleep patterns. Now it appears that being a night owl even raises the risk of death.
Route Fifty
No Matter How the Supreme Court Rules, Don't Bank On an Online Sales Tax Boom
Changes to a long-standing legal precedent could free states to impose sales taxes on more internet retailers, but the immediate revenue gains could be somewhat limited.
Nextgov
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Leaving Office
Rob Joyce’s departure comes just a few days after Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert resigned.
Pay & Benefits
Pruitt and Chief of Staff Personally Approved Pay Raises of Up to 72 Percent for Top Aides, IG Finds
Administrator had denied knowledge of the salary bumps.
Management
The Department Of Homeland Security Just Hired a U.K. Firm Of 20 People To Help With Border Security
The U.K. firm iProov has been granted a contract with the DHS for its biometric facial verification technology.
Management
Officials Highlight Pay for Performance, Streamlined Firing in New Management Document
Inaugural quarterly management agenda report encourages more training and support for managers, as well as efforts to improve employee engagement.
Oversight
Ways and Means Moves 12 IRS Reform Bills, Many With Technology Focus
Acting commissioner notes decline in identity theft, but seeks new funding.
Nextgov
Pentagon Releases Second Draft RFP For Multibillion Dollar JEDI Cloud
The final JEDI draft request for proposal includes answers to more than 1,000 questions industry posed in the first draft RFP.
Oversight
EPA Violated Multiple Laws in Securing Scott Pruitt's Privacy Booth, GAO Finds
Employees face the possibility of suspension without pay or firing, and may be subject to fines, imprisonment or both.
Management
Why James Comey Doesn’t Think Donald Trump Should Be Impeached
"People in this country need to stand up and go to the voting booth and vote their values."
Management