Defense
‘Surprising Capabilities’ Guru Tapped to Lead Air Force Acquisition
But assuming Will Roper wins confirmation, what will become of the Strategic Capabilities Office he helped create?
Tech
Will Trump Still Be Allowed to Use His Personal Phone in the West Wing?
"The use of all personal devices for both guests and staff will no longer be allowed."
Nextgov
A Government Shutdown Doesn’t Always Mean Shutting Down IT
These are the tech employees who have to work if appropriated funds run out.
Oversight
Mick Mulvaney Is Making Fast Work of Deregulating the Financial Industry
The interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking a more laissez-faire approach to policing the financial sector.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Evening Cheeseburger
A controversial new book has more revelations about the president.
Route Fifty
Low-Lying Boston’s Frigid Flood Risk Reminder
A powerful Nor’easter storm brought some of the highest tides on record to Massachusetts—and they’re a taste of what’s to come.
Route Fifty
Trump Administration Eyes as ‘Much as Possible’ for Expanded Offshore Drilling
A number of state and local officials are opposing the leasing of previously protected waters.
Management
Democrats Challenge Proposed Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
The Justice Department wants to track undocumented voters; immigrant groups warn of harm to count.
Pay & Benefits
As New Deadline Looms, 25K Feds Await Court-Ordered Payout From Last Shutdown
Government, plaintiffs still sorting out exact amounts in liquidated damages.
Nextgov
White House Phone Ban May Have Unintended Consequences
Former officials say the ban could trade a marginal security improvement for a much tougher working environment.
Pay & Benefits
The Most Common Question About Federal Retirement
What was on the minds of readers more than anything else in 2017.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Extends Pay Freeze for Top Administration Officials
Officials now say the provision preventing pay raises for some Cabinet-level officials runs until the end of the current spending deal.
Nextgov
The Pentagon's Cloud Strategy Is ‘Evolving’
The department hasn't made a final decision on how many contracts it will award, a Pentagon spokesman said.
Route Fifty
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Is Cracking Down on Legal Marijuana
The attorney general reportedly aims to close off the legal gray area that has allowed legal marijuana to flourish in more than half of U.S. states.
Management
These White House Policies Could Turn More Than One Million People Into Undocumented Immigrants
First Donald Trump targeted people in the country illegally. Now his administration is also going after those with permission to be in the country.
Route Fifty
Justice Department Rescinds Obama-era Marijuana Guidance
The move by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions stirs uncertainty for states that have legalized cannabis sales and production.
Nextgov
Former NSA Contractor Admits to Stealing Confidential Documents
Harold Martin III pleaded guilty to one of 20 counts of willful retention of national defense information.
Management
Sexual Harassment Literally Makes Victims Physically Ill
A new study shows that the damning effects of sexual harassment go beyond victims' mental health.
Route Fifty
Why a City’s or County’s First Autonomous Vehicle Project Should Be ‘Boring’
Localities like Contra Costa County are piloting non-consumer AVs like shuttles, which are great for getting early feedback and benefit all residents.
Management