Management
The White House Declares War on James Comey
Unchastened by the disastrous aftermath of firing the FBI director, Trump’s spokesperson is now arguing that Comey ought to face prosecution.
Tech
The Trump Administration is Hiding Data About How Its Crackdown on Illegal Immigration is Going
ICE won't say what it does with undocumented immigrants it asks sheriffs and local police to detain.
Management
How Agencies Can Find and Develop Future Leaders
Like so many problems in our organizations, the pain is mostly self-inflicted.
Oversight
Union: Proposed EPA Budget Cuts Would Hurt 'Bread and Butter' Services Like Disaster Response
Initiatives related to climate change or other hot button topics aren't the only ones on the chopping block, labor and environmental leaders warn.
Management
Marshals Service Accused of Wasting Funds on Fancy Furniture, Excess Office Space
Sen. Grassley cites mismanagement in the Asset Forfeiture Program.
Management
Wanted: Competent Management
Government reform efforts will founder if agencies and OMB ignore the basics.
Management
Focus on ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ in Agency Reform Efforts, Senators Tell Trump Administration
Lawmakers also say agencies need to solicit input from front-line feds.
Management
Federal Hurricane Response Expands to Antitrust, Fraud Prevention
Justice Department teams with FTC to warn against price fixing, consumer gouging.
Management
The Bruising Experience of Testifying Before a Grand Jury
Veterans of the Whitewater and Valerie Plame scandals recall what it was like—and offer advice to Team Trump.
Oversight
House Slated to Debate Air Traffic Control Privatization As Deadline Looms
Congress must reauthorize FAA by end of September, and the Senate may not be on board with wholesale changes.
Defense
White House Objects to Parts of Defense Bill that Curb President’s Power
Trump wants Senate to reconsider presidential pay authority and rejection of another base–closing round.
Management
How FEMA Can Reduce Fraud in the Wake of Harvey and Irma
Post-disaster environments are notoriously prone to scams.
Management
How the National Weather Service Prepares for the Worst
The agency’s new philosophy gives it a much more active role in girding for disasters.
Management
Working Alone ‘Together’ Can Be Good Motivation
The sense that you're not the only one tackling a challenge—even if you're physically alone—can increase motivation, say researchers.
Management
The Looming Superfund Nightmare
As unprecedented hurricanes assault coastal U.S. communities, residents and experts fear the storms could unleash contamination the EPA has tried to keep at bay.
Management
Will Trump Direct FEMA to Fund Churches Hit by Hurricanes?
The president weighs in on a long-standing debate over using public money to support religious organizations.
Management
Why al-Qaida is Still Strong 16 Years After 9/11
An unprecedented onslaught from the U.S. hasn't destroyed the terrorist organization. What is the secret of its resilience?
Management
Agencies Told to Cut Regulatory Budgets in Fiscal 2018
Unusual White House plan to lower incremental costs confuses some.
Management
The Complete Guide to Thriving, Compiled By Scientists
Thriving is a special kind of success with its own unique elements. Find out how it's done.
Management