Government Matters

Dave Powner, director of IT issues at the Government Accountability Office, sits down with Francis for a two-part interview to discuss the FITARA scorecards 5.0 – Congress’ reaction to this latest round of scores, and the Trump administration’s ongoing IT modernization efforts.

As President Trump passes 300 days in office, Max Stier, president and CEO at the Partnership for Public Service, discusses the vacancies in many top government positions.

Dave Powner, director of IT issues at the Government Accountability Office, sits down with Francis for a two-part interview to discuss the FITARA scorecards 5.0 – Congress’ reaction to this latest round of scores, and the Trump administration’s ongoing IT modernization efforts.

As President Trump passes 300 days in office, Max Stier, president and CEO at the Partnership for Public Service, discusses the vacancies in many top government positions.

Courtney McBride, managing editor at Inside the Army and Oriana Pawlyk, reporter for Military.com, discuss this week’s biggest defense headlines in the Pentagon Beat reporters roundtable.

Mara Karlin, associate director for the Strategic Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy & force development, discusses how to bridge the gap between civilians and the military.

Lt. Gen. David Barno, distinguished practitioner in residence and Dr. Nora Bensahel, distinguished scholar in residence at the American University School of International Service, authors of the Strategic Outpost column for WarOnTheRocks.com, discuss their latest column – “How to Talk to a Veteran.”

Courtney McBride, managing editor at Inside the Army and Oriana Pawlyk, reporter for Military.com, discuss this week’s biggest defense headlines in the Pentagon Beat reporters roundtable.

Mara Karlin, associate director for the Strategic Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy & force development, discusses how to bridge the gap between civilians and the military.

Lt. Gen. David Barno, distinguished practitioner in residence and Dr. Nora Bensahel, distinguished scholar in residence at the American University School of International Service, authors of the Strategic Outpost column for WarOnTheRocks.com, discuss their latest column – “How to Talk to a Veteran.”

Norman Dong, managing director at FD Stonewater, LLC., discusses evolving trends and potential practices in federal government real estate practices.

Dan Chenok, executive director at the IBM Center for the Business of Government, discusses the Centers latest report, “Seven Drivers Transforming Government.”

Jimmy Koo, senior legal editor for Bloomberg Law, discusses a decision by the House Judiciary Committee to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Norman Dong, managing director at FD Stonewater, LLC., discusses evolving trends and potential practices in federal government real estate practices.

Dan Chenok, executive director at the IBM Center for the Business of Government, discusses the Centers latest report, “Seven Drivers Transforming Government.”

Jimmy Koo, senior legal editor for Bloomberg Law, discusses a decision by the House Judiciary Committee to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Norman Dong, managing director at FD Stonewater, LLC., discusses evolving trends and potential practices in federal government real estate practices.

Dan Chenok, executive director at the IBM Center for the Business of Government, discusses the Centers latest report, “Seven Drivers Transforming Government.”

Jimmy Koo, senior legal editor for Bloomberg Law, discusses a decision by the House Judiciary Committee to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Senior Editor at CQ Roll Call David Hawkings, and Politico Budget and Appropriations Reporter Sarah Ferris discuss the budget and tax reform debates happening this week on Capitol Hill.

Christopher Painter, former coordinator for cyber issues at the State Department, discusses the importance of international cyber diplomacy.

Deborah Lee James, the 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, discusses the proposal to create a U.S. Space Corps, and also how budget uncertainty is impacting the Air Force.

Senior Editor at CQ Roll Call David Hawkings, and Politico Budget and Appropriations Reporter Sarah Ferris discuss the budget and tax reform debates happening this week on Capitol Hill.

Christopher Painter, former coordinator for cyber issues at the State Department, discusses the importance of international cyber diplomacy.

Deborah Lee James, the 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, discusses the proposal to create a U.S. Space Corps, and also how budget uncertainty is impacting the Air Force.

Michael Esser, assistant inspector general for audits at the Office of Personnel Management, discusses the findings of their Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) Audit for fiscal year 2017.

Kenneth Canestrini, acting director of the TRICARE health plan at the Defense Health Agency, discusses a series of changes scheduled to take effect in January.

FedScoop managing editor Billy Mitchell, Military Times Capitol Hill bureau chief Leo Shane III, and Nextgov reporter Mohana Ravindranath join Francis for this edition of the Federal Beat.