Route Fifty
Is 2018 the Year Congress Finally Passes 'Dig Once' Broadband Legislation?
Advocates worry the allure of Trump’s elusive infrastructure package is stalling improved Internet access, particularly in rural America.
Nextgov
Kaspersky Seeks Immediate Halt to Federal Government Ban
The procedural move is unlikely to prevail, a former cybercrime prosecutor says.
Management
Democrats Want to Spend $500M on a New, Non-Trump Backed DHS Hiring Surge
Senators take a different approach from the White House in calling for border security.
Pay & Benefits
Tax Planning in a Time of Change
The impact of tax reform on federal employees and retirees.
Defense
America Quietly Starts Nation-Building in Parts of Syria
The U.S. has escalated its presence in the country, and has signaled no timetable for when it will end.
Oversight
Intelligence Community Contractors Gain Whistleblower Protections
Advocacy groups have mixed reaction given reauthorization of surveillance authority.
Pay & Benefits
VA Begins Using Expedited Hiring Authority to Fill Array of Critical Positions
Department is also offering large cash bonuses to recruit doctors and nurses.
Management
What Happened at the Defense Department During the 2013 Shutdown
Contractors and civilian employees will see furloughs.
Tech
When Will Astronauts Launch From U.S. Soil Again?
NASA is hopeful SpaceX and Boeing will soon free the country from dependency on Russia, but delays abound.
Defense
Trump Administration Criticized for Misleading Math in Its 'Foreign Terrorists' Report
Trump's list of terrorists also includes run-of-the-mill thieves.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Negotiations to Avert a Shutdown Are Like a Hostage Movie
This time, however, no one has a particular set of skills.
Management
If You Want Engaged Employees, You Need Engaged Leaders
Lessons from three federal agencies.
Nextgov
Despite Progress, Social Platforms Still Not Terrorist-Proof
Lawmakers grilled Facebook, YouTube and Twitter over their efforts to block extremist content on their platforms.
Route Fifty
Hazy Outlook for Congressional Response to Justice Dept.'s Overhauled Marijuana Guidance
"I don't think we've come together around one particular legislative proposal," according to Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado.
Nextgov
House Votes to Restore Top Cyber Diplomat’s Office
The vote is a rare rift on cyber policy with the Trump administration.
Route Fifty
Do Congressional Earmarks Better Prioritize the Projects States and Localities Need?
The debate over reinstating earmarking on Capitol Hill may come down to who’s best at allocating federal funds: elected officials or bureaucrats.
Management
TSA Officials Faulted for Favoritism in Handling of Sexual Harassment Case
Higher-ups intervened to overturn removal order in 2015, IG finds.
Pay & Benefits
Pay and Benefits in a Shutdown, Expanded Naval Paternity Leave and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Don’t Try to Work Through the Flu of 2018
Why it matters this year more than ever, and other FAQs.
Oversight