Management

Here’s how Trump’s new vice presidential pick stacks up on federal workforce issues

Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, has been at the center of GOP efforts in Congress to “dismantle” diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies, and has suggested that if Trump wins re-election, he should fire “every mid-level bureaucrat” in government.

  • Erich Wagner
Contracts

Army chooses small business for $370M payroll system update contract

The Army's Integrated Personnel and Pay System both helps soldiers get paid and leaders track other aspects of their service.

  • Ross Wilkers
Workforce

The Forest Service will focus hiring on its ‘highest priority positions’ amid tighter budgets

Lower attrition means that the agency will continue to promote internal recruitment, but limit some outside hires to ensure it that it can align both funding and core mission functions. 

  • Carten Cordell
Contracts

Cognosante bid wins $583M Military OneSource support contract

Accenture's U.S. federal subsidiary has acquired Cognosante and is poised to take over the operation of a round-the-clock resource directly tied to military life.

  • Ross Wilkers
Politics

Hochul denounces political violence after Trump assassination attempt

The governor called the shooting “disgusting” but did not back off her political criticisms of the former president.

  • Rebecca C. Lewis
Politics

What could a second Trump presidency mean for New York?

New York is home to some of the former president’s harshest critics.

  • Sahalie Donaldson
Route Fifty Route Fifty

If you’re in the military, voting this year could be tricky

Military families move often and have to navigate varying state laws, administrative hurdles and a lack of resources for access to the ballot.

  • Mariel Padilla, The 19th
Opinion

Federal AI chiefs: Guardians of truth in the Digital Age

Terry Halverson of IBM's federal arm explains how the government's team of chief artificial intelligence officers can leverage open-source to combat misinformation.

  • Terry Halverson
Defense One

The D Brief: Investigations into Trump shooting; New Gaza strikes; Red Sea aerial battles continue; Classified-docs case dismissed; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Opinion

Opinion: Let’s clear the air on politics and Parkinson’s

Take it from one who knows first-hand: Being diagnosed with the disease and being fully committed to a career – even at the presidential level – are not mutually exclusive.

  • Ed Rendell
Launch

Ariane 6's Launch Makes Europe Competitive Once Again

Successful maiden voyage propels Europe back into the competitive space race, challenging SpaceX dominance.

  • Carter Palmer, Forecast International
Politics

Stringer raises over $2 million with expected matching funds for mayoral bid

State Zen. Zellnor Myrie has raised over $1.3 million, including expected matching funds.

  • Peter Sterne
Updated Nextgov

How federal agencies are responding to the Trump assassination attempt

FBI, Secret Service and others are taking a lead role and deploying personnel in response to Saturday's shooting.

  • Eric Katz
Contracts

Several DOD IT programs still don’t have a cyber strategy, watchdog finds

Cyber strategy requirements in the Defense Department’s IT business unit date back to at least 2014. A government watchdog thinks it's time for an update.

  • David DiMolfetta
Defense

AI and rockets mark the week's space investments

The venture capital arms of Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin are among those involved in the deals.

  • Ross Wilkers
Workforce

Donald Trump wants to reinstate a spoils system in federal government by hiring political loyalists regardless of competence

COMMENTARY | The potential reemergence of Schedule F is not the first time a president has sought to install political loyalists in the federal civil service, but its impact could prove disastrous.

  • Sidney Shapiro and Joseph P. Tomain , The Conversation
Politics

Adams and Sharpton denounce gun violence and political extremism after attempted Trump assassination

The mayor and civil rights leader joined others to say New York doesn't support violence against the former president.

  • Holly Pretsky
Podcasts

WT 360: KBR's Top 100 footprints extend across the globe

Byron Bright, president of U.S. government solutions at KBR, describes how Company No. 17's work for that particular client set extends well beyond America to include its allies and where technology fits into the bigger picture.

  • Ross Wilkers
Personality

Where has New York City tourism succeeded and what more needs to be done?

An interview with Fred Dixon, former president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions.

  • Kay Dervishi
Personality

New York celebrates 100 years of state parks

An interview with Randy Simons, acting commissioner of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

  • Kay Dervishi
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