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
Trump Disbands His 'Voter Fraud' Commission
Launched after the president claimed millions of illegal votes were cast in the 2016 election, the panel faced stiff opposition and numerous lawsuits.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump and Kim Compare 'Buttons'
Two leaders of nuclear powers trade barbs through the media.
Management
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Tax Cut’ Holds Some Big Unknowns for Government
The political fallout could be significant.
Management
D.C.-Area Agencies Open Two Hours Late
Employees also can opt to take unscheduled leave or telework.
Route Fifty
Blaming States, Trump Dissolves Election Integrity Commission
The body struggled to compile concrete evidence of widespread voter fraud, wracking up lawsuits over voter suppression in the process.
Oversight
Pentagon Struggles to Teach Afghan Government Accountability Controls
Newly declassified IG report shows there are too few U.S. trainers to combat fraud and waste.
Pay & Benefits
VA Enables Vets to Discuss Marijuana Use With Doctors Without Losing Benefits
Department still prohibited from prescribing cannabis.
Defense