Defense
Newly Revealed Experiment Shows How F-35 Could Help Intercept ICBMs
In 2014, the sensor-studded plane demonstrated an ability to track missiles, leading to a “tactically significant” improvement in targeting.
Route Fifty
Portland Mayor Hits Back at Carson’s Comments on Homelessness in West Coast Cities
Ted Wheeler says that if the HUD secretary thinks government should take a passive role, he “should step aside and allow someone up to the task to lead.”
Management
FBI Director Rejects Trump’s Criticisms, Says Agency’s Reputation is ‘Quite Good’
There's "no shortage of opinions," Christopher Wray says, but FBI is "respected and appreciated."
Management
Overcoming the Strategy Execution Gap
Leaders too often are not open to employees’ ideas for improving performance.
Route Fifty
Handicapped Parking Hijinx Lands Florida Mayor in Jail
Pro tip for public officials: Don’t do this.
Oversight
Whistleblower Alleges That Flynn Promised Sanctions on Russia Would Be 'Ripped Up'
The claim comes from a letter dated Wednesday.
Pay & Benefits
FEHBP Open Season Deadline is Just Around the Corner
Experts encourage enrollees to re-examine their plans and anticipated health care needs each year.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President's (Slurred) Speech on Moving the Embassy in Israel
What did he say when he was trying to say "United States?"
Route Fifty
Federal Housing Officials Emphasize Local Solutions to Increasing Homelessness
HUD Secretary Ben Carson’s team said communal response needs to be scaled, particularly in major West Coast cities, but without addressing where federal funding fits in.
Management
8 Ways to Improve Communication In Your Office
Whether your boss is the problem or you are, it’s essential to be able to share information.
Management
Winners of 2017 Presidential Rank Awards Announced
Recipients will receive monetary awards in honor of their achievements.
Nextgov
GSA Plans to Democratize Its Data
The agency's central platform will let employees dabble in data sets and analytics tools.
Pay & Benefits
Relief for Feds Hitting Overtime Pay Caps, Benefits During a Shutdown and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
The Surprising Benefit Of Actually Following Government Dietary Advice
Researchers analyzed government dietary advice from 37 countries, offering a snapshot of how those policies would impact the global environment if populations in those countries actually took the advice.
Defense
Northrop Tests Spy Drones That Deploy in a Fake Bomb
The disposable Remedy is intended to drop from a fighter jet and fly slow enough to avoid radar.
Route Fifty
De-energized Power Lines Can’t Spark Wildfires
It’s a simple strategy: Let technology tell you exactly when to cut power in weather conditions that can fuel a major blaze. But utilities and regulators still have to learn how to do it right.
Management
Trump on Shutdown: 'It Could Happen'
Lawmakers optimistic they can avoid a funding lapse, but the president casts doubts as deadline looms.
Nextgov
Poll: More than 60% of Voters Want to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Less than one in five think lawmakers should use a shutdown as political leverage.
Nextgov
DHS Needs to Better Protect Employees’ Sensitive Info, IG Says
An audit found the agency falls short of federal privacy requirements
Management