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

The Band of Veterans Who Stood With Protesters at Standing Rock Have Announced Their Next Stop

They came out of nowhere. Now they're planning future missions.

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.

Management

Trump Appoints a 'Long-time Friend' of Xi Jinping’s to Be the U.S. Ambassador to China

After a year of bashing China, Trump's appointed the governor or Iowa—an avowed fan of trade with China—as ambassador.

Management

GOP Lawmakers Say State Department Should Trim Fancy Embassies

Democrats and agency spokesman say safety is highest priority.

Management

Some Tips on Managing President Trump and His Staff

Two seasoned White House chiefs of staff offer advice to Reince Priebus.

Management

This Is No Way to Run a Government

Addressing fiscal concerns doesn’t preclude improving the way agencies deliver on their missions.

Management

Trump’s Air Force One Tweet Rattles the Defense Industry

Was the president-elect trying to drive down a price tag — or slap back at a CEO’s policy suggestions?

Management

The NSA Can See Everything You’re Doing With Your Phone on a Plane

Just turning on your phone will tell the NSA where you are.

Management

'I Am an American': The Chilling Story of a Dorothea Lange Photo Taken After Pearl Harbor

More than 100,000 Japanese-Americans were imprisoned in "internment camps."

Nextgov

GSA Has New E-Signature Software

Adobe is selling the technology as a way to help agencies comply with security standards for online services.

Management

Lawmakers Race Against the Clock to Avoid Shutdown

Democrats say they are not involved in negotiations, are unhappy with length of CR.

Management

Self-Control Is Just Empathy With Your Future Self

The same part of the brain allows us to step into the shoes of others also helps us restrain ourselves.

Management

Program Management Bill Heads to Obama's Desk

Senate-passed bill would create new agency management positions.

Management

Donald Trump’s Interests vs. America’s, Secret Service Edition

A New York real-estate agency has begun advertising condominiums in Trump Tower as “The Best Value in the Most Secure Building in Manhattan.”

Management

VA Whistleblowers Credited With Preventing Patient Suicides

Office of Special Counsel mediated retaliation complaint in Phoenix facility.

Management

The Most Common Office Gripe is Extremely Basic

It's all about the temperature.

Management

Trump’s Risky, Off-the-Books Plan to Grow the Economy

The president-elect has a long history of achieving his goals with other people’s money. If it doesn’t work, we could be stuck with an even bigger government.

Management

The Foreign Policy Thorn in Trump’s Side

Rand Paul could complicate the president-elect’s plans on defense and international issues.