Nextgov
DHS Mulling Blockchain at the Border
An official struck a cautiously optimistic tone when discussing the decentralized ledger system.
Management
The New Normal: The Government Must Do Better With Major Disasters
An estimated 3.5 million people have registered for federal disaster assistance so far this year.
Defense
Donald Trump: Unlikely Defender of U.S. Allies
The candidate who said Japan and South Korea made "billions screwing us" is now a president vowing to stand by them.
Management
Intelligence Community's LGBT Program Wins Award
"IC Pride" delegation to corporate-sponsored summit shares best practices in diversity.
Route Fifty
Disaster-Prone Cities Urge Congress to Expand National Flood Insurance Program
“The terrible human suffering and economic damage wrought by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria make apparent the immediate need to focus on future-proofing communities…”
Pay & Benefits
TSP Hardship Withdrawal Programs Extended, OPM Waives Pay Cap for Disaster Volunteers and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Senate Passes Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill with Newfound Tech Industry Support
A major industry trade group reversed its position on the controversial bill as companies come under in Russia investigation.
Management
EPA Overspent on Subsidized, Often Empty Employee Parking Spaces
Watchdog says HQ and Atlanta office paid $1.5 million over two years.
Management
Going Into The Office Will Help Your Career
In social psychology, it's called the "proximity principle."
Tech
The EPA Has Approved The Release of Weaponized Mosquitoes In 20 U.S. States
Biotech firm MosquitoMate says it has the green light to release its bacteria-infected mosquitoes, which prevent the insects from multiplying, into the open.
Oversight
Grading President Trump
While he gets high marks for using his executive power to enact policy changes, by most measures, he is not doing well.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Eating Korean Food in Seoul
Who better to appreciate 360-year-old soy sauce than the man who loves ketchup on his well-done steak?
Route Fifty
Push to Restore State and Local Deduction in Tax Bill Is Defeated
House Ways and Means Democrats and Republicans sparred Tuesday over the so-called SALT deduction.
Management
Seven Drivers of Government Transformation
Agency leaders must continually adapt to this ever changing landscape, but how?
Management
Time Is Running Out on Acting Officials’ Authority Under Vacancies Act
Failure to nominate officials for hundreds of key government positions could create major problems for Trump.
Management
EPA Chief's Scientific Advisory Panel Moves Draw Mixed Reactions
Complaints range from pro-industry bias to unfair denials of spots to grant recipients.
Management
How To Cope With The Loneliness of Being a Manager
Changing the way you think about your team can go a long way.
Nextgov
Russian, Chinese Companies Win Intel Community's Face Recognition Tech Contest
Moscow-based NTechlab won two categories of IARPA’s facial recognition challenge.
Route Fifty
FCC Dinged Over Lack of Federal Strategy for Rural Broadband Adoption
“They have the authority, but I don’t know if they have the political interest,” said the National Digital Inclusion Alliance's director during Senate Commerce subcommittee questioning.
Oversight