Defense

Defense Contractors Should Fear More Than Trump’s Tweets

It’s not just Lockheed and Boeing. As president, Trump can mess with just about any contract he wants, even high-priced fighter jets, ships and armored trucks.

Tech

The Senate Will Investigate Russian Election Interference

With Mitch McConnell’s backing, a bipartisan inquiry could tee up the first confrontation between Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.

Management

Creating a Sense of Purpose at Work

Some cultures seem adept at sucking the souls out of their employees. You can do better than that.

Management

Some Agencies Planned To Work Through a Shutdown; Others Took a Different Approach

It is unclear under what authority the White House planned to tell agencies to continue operating without appropriations

Management

Trump Team’s Energy Questions Stir Fears of Retaliation Against Civil Servants

Lawmakers, scientists warn president-elect against politically-motivated personnel actions.

Management

Senate Avoids Shutdown With Last-Minute Approval of Spending Bill

With agency funding set to run out at midnight, the Senate voted late Friday for a continuing resolution to keep government operating through April 28, 2017.

Management

House Clears Two Whistleblower Protection Bills to Send to Obama

Senate-passed plans would strengthen rights of contractor employees and FBI agents.

Management

How Donald Trump Could Restore Confidence in Government

Four ways the president-elect can ensure a transparent administration.

Management

Shutdown Looms as Senate Democrats Refuse to Back Down Over Miners' Benefits

Battle over health care for coal miners disrupts plans for a budget resolution before Friday deadline.

Management

All the President-Elect's Generals

Why has Trump shown such eagerness to select former military brass for his Cabinet? The reasons may be both pragmatic and political.

Management

Trump’s EPA Pick Is Skeptical of More Than Just Climate Change

As Oklahoma attorney general, Scott Pruitt sued the federal government to prevent rules about air and water pollution from taking effect.

Management

Growing Government’s ‘Sharing Economy’

Shared services are working, but the challenge is getting more agencies on board.