Management

House Votes for VA to Clean Up Its Management

Bill would prevent VA leaders from "beating each other over the heads," lawmaker says.

Pay & Benefits

Trump Admin Tells Agencies to Strip Contract Provisions Guarding Against Wage Theft

New rule was required by a vote in Congress earlier this year.

Management

OPM Retirement Backlog Balloons Again in October

Agency says training, lack of overtime funding have hampered processing efforts.

Defense

Homeland Security Advised to Clarify Roles in Immigration Enforcement

Watchdog warns of inefficiencies and threats to public safety.

Management

USDA Rebuts Author’s Critique of Trump Transition

Vanity Fair’s Michael Lewis wrote a scathing narrative about the “stunningly unqualified” political leadership at the department.

Management

What It Will Take To Keep Trump Tweeting From Behind China’s Great Firewall

China's censorship machine doesn't really apply to the U.S. president.

Management

The White House’s New Climate-Change Report Directly Conflicts Trump’s Stance

The National Climate Assessment makes clear that climate change is manmade. Trump and many of his inner circle are adamant climate-change deniers.

Management

Obama’s Four Rules For Persuading People and Effecting Real Change

"When you disagree, don't be disagreeable," is one of them.

Management

Appointee Watch: Agriculture Nominee Withdraws, Fed Chair Nominated, and More

More ambassadorial nominees announced amid Trump comments on vacancies at State.

Management

A Program Providing Vital Data to Threatened Citizens Is Itself at Risk

NOAA’s Digital Coast platform gives vulnerable communities access to critical information during natural disasters.

Management

Federal Probe Into Puerto Rico Power Scandal Expands

After the island’s power company canceled the controversial Whitefish contract, there are new inquiries into another deal with an Oklahoma-based company.

Management

House Democrats Go to Court for Trump Hotel Documents

GSA is accused of stonewalling congressional overseers after Trump’s arrival.

Management

House Panel Approves Bill Doubling Feds’ Probationary Period

Democrats object to provision they say would reduce due process rights for employees.

Management

Ex-Diplomats Balk at Trump’s Nominee to Lead Foreign Service

Choice of Indiana economic planner Akard would alter past requirement for senior State Dept. experience.

Management

The Shadow Government Working to Save Obamacare From Collapse

With the Trump administration refusing to promote open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, a cadre of former Obama officials steps in to fill the void—with an assist from the ex-president himself.

Management

The Houston Astros Proved the Power of Long-Term Thinking

The worst team in baseball had a plan.