Oversight

Play of the Day: What Besty DeVos Understands About Her Job

The Education Department chief doesn't seem to know her role and responsibilities.

Route Fifty

City Leaders Prepare for an Infrastructure Lobbying Push

The effort will take place this week as part of the National League of Cities 2018 Congressional City Conference.

Nextgov

FAA Expands Instant-Approval Flight Plan Program for Drones

Once deployed, the system would authorize drone flights in minutes instead of months.

Nextgov

How the Government’s Cyber Agency Rates on Cybersecurity

The annual FISMA report shows where the Homeland Security Department—the government’s point agency on cyber issues—can improve its own information security.

Defense

Why a Meeting Between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un Is So Risky

In international diplomacy, the leader-to-leader meeting is the highest level of commitment available.

Management

Acting Inspectors General Can Get More Done Than You Might Think

GAO survey finds a dozen vacancies, mixed picture on temporary leaders’ effectiveness.

Management

Feds in Work-Life Programs Perform Better at Their Jobs, Survey Says

Although most feds give flexibilities high marks, some managers struggle with evaluation of remote workers.

Route Fifty

The President of Everywhere, USA

We asked South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg about a recent Politico headline, automation and much more at SXSW.

Management

Intel Community Whistleblower Ombudsman Formally Fired

Senators ask Intelligence Director Coats to “stay” the action pending new IG's confirmation.

Route Fifty

Recent Data Breaches Spark Debate Over 'Reasonable' Notification Rules

Some states have already moved to toughen their data breach laws as the number of incidents increases.

Oversight

Congressional Black Caucus Questions Practice of Lawmakers Bunking in Their Offices

Letter says the tradition is not proper and wastes taxpayer money.

Management

The CDC Wants You To Know That Trimming Cannabis Leaves May Cause Carpal Tunnel

The highly repetitive motion could conceivably give marijuana farmers a pinched nerve.

Route Fifty

U.S. DOT Announces TIGER Grants Totaling Nearly $500 Million

The White House has called for axing the grant program in each of the two budget plans it has sent to Congress.

News

Colbert Heads to D.C. to Fill Out Trump's Government

In a comedy bit, the comedian asks Max Stier about the vacancies and interviews regular Washingtonians for top-level positions.