Oversight
Play of the Day: 'Witch Hunt' Would Look Good on a Red Hat
The president is using a new catchphrase.
Defense
Going BRAC-less: What to Do with the Military’s Excess Property
The Pentagon is offering an alternative to closing bases, and Congress should support it.
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HUD Awards Unprecedented $28 Billion of Disaster Recovery Grants
Of the total, about $16 billion is slated for mitigation projects geared toward preventing future damage.
Nextgov
College Students Battle To Control the Power Grid in Energy Department Challenge
Agency officials hope the competition will draw more young tech talent to the government and energy industry.
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Mayors, Police Chiefs Confront State Preemption on Gun Safety
Local government officials gathered in Washington, D.C. for a public safety meeting, where they discussed active shooter event preparation and response.
Management
Lawmakers Warn Trump Administration Not to Slash Diversity Efforts at Interior
House Democrats send letter after Zinke reportedly told employees he was no longer prioritizing diversity.
Oversight
Watchdog: NASA Has Not Properly Handled Contractor Whistleblower Reprisal Cases
Sen. Claire McCaskill demands answers over slow pace, lack of processes to make prompt determinations following investigations.
Nextgov
White House Wants Regulators to Keep Hands Off Tech Industry
National security and economic growth depend on a free and open internet, U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios said.
Management
How To Run a Meeting Where Everyone Is Mad At You
Q&A sessions can be tough—even when they're not live on CNN.
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Wide Variation in Federal Defense Spending From State to State
Pentagon budget changes will affect each differently
Management
FEMA Faulted for Awarding Undeliverable Contracts, Delaying Aid During Hurricane Season
Senate Democrats say Trump administration should ensure it has more pre-arranged emergency contracts.
Oversight
Report: Mulvaney Secured Big Pay Raises for Aides at Consumer Bureau
The acting director blamed his successor, agency’s budgetary independence for high salaries.
Defense
Is It Time for AFRICOM to Get Its Own Troops?
A key Republican senator thinks so, and is pushing to send one of the U.S. Army’s new advising brigades there.
Nextgov
Americans Say They’re Ready For Robots To Deliver The Mail
A survey conducted by the Postal Service Inspector General polled citizens on how they would feel if a robot delivered the mail with—or instead of—a human.
Management
The Office of Personnel Management Could Soon Lose One of Its Most Significant Functions
The White House is considering a major overhaul of the entire background investigation program, as well as other potential changes.
Nextgov
Trump Homeland Security Adviser Bossert Resigns
Bossert was instrumental in developing the administrations cyber policy.
Management
Women: Watch Out For The 'Trump Effect' In Negotiations
How to outsmart "Art of the Deal"-style tactics.
Tech
Army Eyes Faster Weapons Development with a New Collaboration Hub
Super-strong materials, cyber defenses are on the agenda as the Army Research Lab launches new partnerships.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Michael Cohen's Office Was Raided and the President is Not Happy
Donald Trump's personal lawyer is in hot water.
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