Management
Trump Vows Justice (and a Wall) After Border Patrol Agent Was Killed on Duty
Agent’s union says he was attacked and brutally beaten.
Management
The EEOC Just Made It a Lot Easier To File a Sexual Harassment Complaint
The government has created an online portal for initiating complaints.
Nextgov
Amazon Web Services Announces Secret Cloud Region For CIA
The company is able to host government data in the cloud at unclassified, sensitive, secret and top secret classification levels.
Defense
The U.S. Military Has Banned All Service Members In Japan From Drinking
Members of the U.S. military serving in all of Japan have been temporarily banned from drinking alcohol both on and off base following a fatal accident in Okinawa.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Uranium One Chart
Louis Gohmert has a graphic explainer for… something?
Nextgov
Industry Teams Up To Teach Agencies AI
Two companies are teaming up in an effort to help agencies and their employees about AI.
Route Fifty
Test Your Knowledge: Identify These U.S. State and Local Government Seats of Power
Take our photo quiz of state capitols, city halls and county buildings.
Management
Joe Biden’s New Memoir Shows a Person Coping With Work Under Extreme Emotional Stress
"Promise Me, Dad" is out this week.
Route Fifty
Comparing Cities in Terms of the Financial Health of Their Residents
A new data dashboard features metrics like median credit scores, and delinquent debt levels for residents in 60 U.S. cities.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Signs TSP Modernization Act Into Law
Participants in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement program will have more options for managing their investments.
Management
The Potential Payoff for Applying Metrics and Analytics to Government Is Significant
But managers need more training, and all employees need to be involved in performance initiatives.
Management
Trump to Congress: Offset Disaster Relief With Cuts to Agency Spending
White House requests $11 billion in cuts—and potentially more—to pay for hurricane response.
Defense
A Fight Is Brewing Between Congress and the Military Over Cyber War
Should in-theater commanders be allowed to launch attacks that currently require approval from the national command authority?
Oversight
Last of 24 Scammers Impersonating IRS Agents Pleads Guilty
Probe of money laundering conspiracy involved Justice, Homeland Security and Treasury IG.
Oversight
The White House Is Refusing to Comply With Congressional Inquiries Into Travel Spending
A congressional committee has already subpoenaed documents on travel from two agencies.
Management
Five Annoying Questions to Ask Your Grandparents at Thanksgiving
There’s no time like the holiday to explore the pressing issues of federal policy.
Management
Mulvaney Might Double as Temporary Head of Consumer Bureau
The White House has not confirmed reports of budget director’s expanded role.
Nextgov
Homeland Security Has A Plan To Fight Zombie Devices
The report urges more public-private cooperation on botnet takedowns and more and better cyber standards.
Nextgov
Third Time's a Charm? NOAA Reschedules Next-Gen Weather Satellite Launch
Wind delayed the two previous launch dates.
Defense