Defense
U.S.-Backed Syrian Force Holding ‘Hundreds’ of ISIS Foreign Fighters
A day after CENTCOM'S leader says they should face prosecution at home, Trump hints at Gitmo option.
Oversight
Justice Department Settles ‘Final’ Case in IRS Targeting Dispute
Pro-Israel nonprofit gets an apology for having its application dragged out for six years.
Nextgov
GSA Adds 31 Small Businesses to OASIS
The larger pool will increase competition and drive down costs, the agency said.
Management
Analysis: The Republican Campaign To Discredit the FBI—Explained
The Trump administration and its supporters are following the well-worn path of aiming to discredit those probing the White House.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Promise Logic
The president claims his administration has fulfilled more promises than he actually promised.
Route Fifty
South Carolina Officials Predict Litigation Over Big Lottery Error
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Nashville mayor’s affair leads to new scrutiny; federal judge’s Yellowstone bison decision; N.Y. state’s 11th-most-polluted waterway; and Colorado’s increase in traffic deaths.
Management
Talent Doesn’t Explain the Success of the Patriots and Eagles
According to a management scholar, a team's mindset and structure – not its stars – will often determine its success.
Management
ICE to Pay Private Sector for Each Deportation Officer It Helps the Agency Hire
Based on recent DHS hiring contracts, value could reach $657 million.
Management
Senator Proposes Codifying DHS Cost Control Panel
Bill would enshrine agency’s Joint Requirements Council in statute.
Pay & Benefits
Preparing to Live a Long, Healthy Life
Long-range planning should include both wealth and health management.
Management
CBO Delivers More Grim Fiscal News That Could Irk Congress
Agency defends against attacks while highlighting new debt and deficit woes.
Nextgov
Rosenstein's ‘Responsible Encryption’ Proposal is Nonsensical, Privacy Expert Says
Companies could build backdoor access into products, but it leaves users vulnerable.
Defense
Qatar Wants to Host U.S. Ships, Expand Air Base For American Families
Amid the Saudi-led blockade, the Qatari defense minister came to Washington seeking deeper ties with U.S.
Route Fifty
Up to $20 Million in Grants Available for Coal Communities in Appalachia
It's the latest round of grants under the POWER initiative, which targets places where the coal sector has declined.
Nextgov
How to Spot the Angry Citizens in a Troll Storm
When mean tweets start pouring in, federal social media managers need to be able to tell the difference.
Defense
Half of the U.S. Military’s Sites Are Vulnerable to Climate Change. Now What?
Next up: figuring out what bases, airfields, and naval stations need help first, says the former Pentagon appointee who started the survey.
Nextgov
Citizen Satisfaction With Government Reaches 11-Year High
Citizen satisfaction jumped 2.5 percent in 2017 with federal agencies, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Management
A Professor Tested Whether Cliché Career Advice Actually Works
Follow your passion. Break down the silos. Think outside the box. Synergize. Move the needle. The customer is king. Network. Manage up. Empower others.
Management