Tech
Another Shocking Delay for NASA’s Next Big Telescope
If the James Webb Space Telescope wants to get off the ground, it will need a blessing—and more money—from Congress.
Tech
Pentagon Intelligence Chief: Russia And China Will Have Weapons in Space ‘In the Near Future’
The Defense Intelligence Agency’s director says the U.S. lead in space is diminishing and tomorrow’s skies will be filled with enemy robot satellites.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Is Retiring
Will the president nominate Jeanine Pirro? Ted Nugent? Himself?
Route Fifty
Public Worker Unions Brace for Fallout From Court Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that fees the unions have been able to collect in over 20 states are unconstitutional.
Management
Supreme Court Union Ruling Could Energize Both Sides in Fight Over Civil Service Reform
Observers predict that both conservatives and labor supporters will capitalize on the ruling stripping non-federal public sector unions of some dues collection authority, making civil service reform more difficult.
Route Fifty
These Jobs Are Most Susceptible to Automation
A new report from the National League of Cities ranks 60 occupations in terms of whether they are vulnerable to being automated, suggesting ways city leaders can work with their residents to prepare.
Management
VA Nominee Promises to Protect Against Privatization, Boost Pay for Some Employees
Robert Wilkie faces little resistance at Senate confirmation hearing.
Nextgov
GSA: Phase II Centers of Excellence Bids Will Begin in July
Officials from the General Services Administration and Agriculture Department met with industry about the next phase of IT modernization efforts.
Management
Meet the Government Chemist Who Spent 36 Months on Paid Leave Before He Was Fired
Daniel Horowitz learned Friday of his dismissal by the departing Chemical Safety Board chief.
Management
It’s (Mostly) Not FEMA’s Fault
The problems blamed on emergency managers are often caused by the shortcomings of other governmental bodies, both before and after disasters.
Pay & Benefits
Expanded Access to Dental Insurance, Rising Participation in Blended Retirement and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
White House Defends Government Reorganization Proposals Amid Congressional Criticism
OMB official faces "tough crowd" at hearing as lawmakers push back on an array of recommendations.
Management
How Agencies Can Help Citizens Navigate the Maze of Information
Information is a good thing; but what about when there’s too much of a good thing?
Management
Immigration Judge Could Face Discipline for Hatch Act Violation
Interior Secretary Zinke also accused of a violation after wearing MAGA socks.
Nextgov
What DOD’s Change In Cloud Leadership Means For Multibillion-Dollar Programs
The Defense Department’s management chief Jay Gibson discusses the evolving Cloud Executive Steering Group.
Defense
‘Underground’ May Be the U.S. Military’s Next Warfighting Domain
Tunnels and subterranean infrastructure demand high-level attention, training, and technology, the military’s intelligence chief says.
Management
The Smithsonian Had To Dig Up Their Dinosaurs Again
As their famous fossil hall enters its final year of renovation, the museum is having to re-excavate some of its decades-old specimens.
Route Fifty
Supreme Court Decides Against Public Worker Unions in Fee Case
The 5-4 decision found that charging non-union employees "agency fees" is a First Amendment violation.
Management
A 'Quiet And Thoughtful' Border Patrol Agent Has Been Tapped To Lead ICE
Ronald Vitiello started his career as a border patrol agent in 1985 in Laredo, Texas.
Oversight