Management

TRICARE Bid Protests Denied

The government’s watchdog found no reason to sustain challenges to a pair of lucrative Defense contracts to deliver military health care.

Management

Living in an Extreme Meritocracy Is Exhausting

A society that glorifies metrics leaves little room for human imperfections.

Management

Trump Transition Reportedly Stalled by Paperwork Lapse

National security adviser Mike Rogers leaves team after just a few days.

Nextgov

GSA to Offer Cloud-Based Contract Writing System Next Year

The pay-as-you-go system will offer guidance as well as reduce costs, according to GSA.

Management

Pay for Performance Could Be Coming to Federal Agencies

Vice president-elect Mike Pence was governor of a state with a strong commitment to rewarding good performance.

Management

Path for Agency Funding Unclear as Congress Begins Lame-Duck Session

Republicans are discussing a short-term measure to give Trump administration more say.

Management

The Trump Administration Starts to Take Shape

To the dismay of some Republicans and Democrats alike, Steve Bannon has earned a top spot in the White House’s inner circle.

Nextgov

FBI Awards Dataminr Contract for Twitter 'Firehose'

Twitter has said the service would not be available to members of the intelligence community.

Management

An Open Letter to the President-elect, From a Swamp Dweller

Before you set out to “drain the swamp,” Mr. Trump, you should know that most public servants are motivated by a deep desire to make the country a better, safer place.

Management

What's at Stake in Trump's Pick to Lead HUD

The President-elect’s next steps on federal housing policy will have a profound effect on rural America and the inner city alike.

Management

The Future of Evidence-Based Policy Hangs on the Trump-Ryan Relationship

Intra-party tensions within the GOP threaten recent progress.

Management

Caring for Veterans: A Privilege and a Duty

A physician who has spent 25 years working within VA hospitals reflects on what it has meant to him to serve those who have served our country.

Management

Donald Trump's Yuge Learning Curve

The president-elect will receive guidance from the man he once characterized as "the worst president in history."

Management

If Donald Trump Repeals Obamacare, It Could Cost the Government $41 Billion

Full repeal of the Affordable Care Act would result in at least 18 million Americans losing health care and could cost the federal government about $41 billion.

Management

Transition Shakeout: Pence Takes the Helm

Less than three days after the election that shook the world, President elect Donald Trump shook up his own transition team.

Management

Veterans Remain Roughly One-Third of Federal Workforce

The government hired more vets in fiscal 2015 than in fiscal 2014, but the rate as a percentage of the whole stayed the same because it hired more people overall.

Management

Could President Trump Actually Have Hillary Clinton Arrested?

Legal specialists outline the required steps if the president elect tries to make good on his campaign promise to “lock her up.”