Defense
Trump’s Defense Topline Faces a Big Hurdle, Just as When Obama Proposed It
The new administration’s proposal to give the Defense Department $603 billion in 2018 exceeds legal limits by about 10 percent.
Management
The Clumsy War Against the 'Administrative State'
Government competence and responsiveness have faded due to neglect from the left and assault from the right.
Management
When Does a Leak to the Media Violate the Law?
After Trump’s complaint about “criminal” acts, CRS researchers review past prosecutions.
Management
Marshals Service Retaliated Against Whistleblowers, Watchdog Finds
Senators stress that failure to cooperate with IG violates inspector general act.
Management
Getting Serious About Employee Performance
Engagement surveys ignore a key issue: Leaders and their agendas matter.
Management
Trump’s Budget Will Require 10 Percent Spending Cuts at Non-Defense Agencies
Agencies must identify $54 billion in savings in “lower priority programs.”
Management
DHS to Solicit Proposals for ‘Wall Structures’ on Southern Border
Department wants contractors to submit design and build prototype concepts by March 10.
Management
US Air Force to Send F-35 to Fight ISIS … In a Few Years
The plane’s rotation schedule has the JSF making deployments to Europe and the Pacific before heading to the Middle East, a top Air Force general says.
Management
The Stubborn Problem of Ageism in Hiring
When older adults expect to encounter age discrimination, it can set off a cycle that leads to long-term unemployment.
Management
New Trump Order Will Create Agency Task Forces to Eliminate Regulations
Order is the president's second to limit agencies’ regulatory capacity.
Defense
Hiring Freeze Forces Military Spouses to Make Tough Choices
Pentagon says it's looking at potential solutions for civilians blocked from new jobs when their spouses relocate.
Management
Air Force Buys Mysterious Israeli Weapon to Kill ISIS Drones
What is this secret weapon? Pentagon officials aren’t saying, but here are some clues.
Management
The Attorney General Just Officially Nixed the Obama Administration’s Plan to Phase Out Private Prisons
Trump’s presidency has been a boon for the companies that manage private prisons—stock values have gone up more than 100% for some.
Management
What Disengaged Employees Would Say to the Boss (If They Could Be Honest)
Six tips for maintaining a healthy workplace culture.
Management
VA Secretary Says Department Is Working Closely With Congress on Firing Bill
Senate committee makes accountability a top priority.
Management
Can Mexico Block Trump’s New Deportation Rules?
The administration’s plan to force undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. largely hinges on America’s increasingly tense relationship with its southern neighbor.
Management
Linguistics Can Help Conservatives and Liberals Agree on Objective Reality Again
"When we talk politics, we should avoid the endless repetition of buzzwords, the parroting of stale slogans, and the trading of labels."
Management
How Trump Could Advance Federal Cybersecurity
The administration doesn’t need to start from scratch.
Management