Oversight

Dueling CFPB Chiefs Face Dueling Allegations

Watchdog demands investigation into Mulvaney’s use of OMB staff at the embattled agency, while a Republican senator accuses Leandra English of improperly burrowing into the civil service.

Management

VA Pledges to Stop Covering Up Its Doctors' Bad Behavior

Lawmakers question Veterans Affairs leaders after auditors found the department failed to properly report malfeasance.

Management

Puerto Rico’s Official Hurricane Death Toll Was 55. So Why Do Researchers Say It’s 500 Or More?

They found deaths after Maria exceeded the number of people who would have died under normal circumstances by more than 1,000.

Management

OPM Can Lead the Transformation of Government

Present circumstances have created a rare opportunity for the Office of Personnel Management.

Management

Could a New Cessna Find Its Way to the Battlefield?

FedEx will be the first to operate the new twin-engine turboprop, but military sales may not be far behind.

Management

Court Refuses to Block Trump Appointee From Assuming Command of Consumer Bureau

Judge rejects CFPB deputy director’s request for a temporary restraining order to bar Mick Mulvaney from serving as acting director.

Management

The Agencies Cutting the Most Regulations

More than 80 percent of Trump's withdrawn rules were proposed under Obama.

Management

How To Digital Detox Without Totally Ditching Your Phone

Freeing yourself from your device doesn't need to be extreme in order to be effective.

Management

Shutdown Negotiations Between Trump and Democrats Break Down Before Starting

Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle warn of increased chances of shuttering agencies.

Management

State Department’s Reorganization Guru Quits

After three months on the job, private-sector efficiency expert resigns.

Management

The Concept of Productive Procrastination Is a Myth

If it enhances your creativity, it probably wasn't procrastination to begin with.

Management

Is America’s ‘Best Idea’ at Stake?

Republicans and the Trump administration are trying to reduce the number of national monuments, which would put once-protected land up for commercial use.

Management

Changing The Language In Job Ads Could Help Bring More Women Into Tech

One of the biggest job websites in the UK will help companies that sign up to a charter to attract more women into the industry.

Management

‘Beyond Snowden’ Book Argues For U.S. Surveillance Reform

In a new book, former intelligence official Timothy H. Edgar argues for reforming the surveillance system to balance privacy, security, and transparency.

Management

What Can Insomniacs Learn From Sleep Crises of Centuries Past? Eat Onions.

Sleep crises are far from new, and perhaps we could learn a lot from the sleep strategies used by our ancestors.