Defense
Pentagon Auditors Advised to Better Monitor Contractor Business Systems
GAO says department’s auditors lack tool for keeping examinations timely.
Management
Trump Expands ‘Buy American’ Requirements to Agency Procurements
The executive order’s definition of infrastructure includes cybersecurity.
Management
‘Tens of Thousands’ of Government Contractors Laid Off Due to Shutdown
The prolonged government shutdown is getting "pretty scary" as the number of federal employees and contractors forced out of work could impact the nation’s next jobs report.
Oversight
Federal Service Contractors Blitz Capitol Hill to Protest Shutdown
Democratic senators applaud union tactic of delivering unpaid bills to majority leader.
Tech
Don’t Blame the Government Shutdown for SpaceX Delays
The impasse in Washington hasn’t yet threatened a significant milestone in the American space program.
Management
Defense Companies Starting to Feel Effect of the Shutdown
Firms working for NASA, DHS, and other shuttered federal agencies are taking hits to their cash flow.
Management
The Government May Be Shut Down, But Taxpayers Are Footing The Bill For Mar-a-Lago Party Tents
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort still needs tents for the winter party season—and taxpayers are footing at least $54,000 of the bill.
Management
Civilians Are Cheaper Than Contractors for Most Defense Jobs, Internal Report Finds
Contractors are particularly more expensive in the capital and Southeastern regions, according to a report obtained exclusively by Government Executive.
Defense
Test Validates New U.S. Interceptor for European, Japanese Missile Shields
In a first, an SM-3 shot down an intermediate-range ballistic target.
Tech
Watch SpaceX Bring Research, Mouse Food, And Some Unexpected Gas To The ISS
The mouse food is clean and the rocket is ready to fly.
Management
Trump’s Secret Service May Have Just Set A Spending Record For Presidential Golf Carts
Luxe life, courtesy of the American taxpayer.
Management
The Pentagon Awarded a New Contract To Provide Teachers To Gitmo Detainees
Only male instructors are welcome "due to cultural and religious considerations."
Management
The Secret Service Needs Turbo-Charged Golf Carts To Protect Trump At Mar-A-Lago
Standard-issue golf carts won't cut it.
Defense
Supersonic Bizjets May Attract Pentagon Interest
Three teams are pursuing latter-day SSTs. The U.S. military might have use for them.
Management
The DEA And ICE Are Hiding Surveillance Cameras in Streetlights
"I can tell you this—things are always being watched."
Management