News You Can Use: 04/03/18
National Security
Trump’s new national security team likely spells disaster for the Iran nuclear deal, Brookings
Could Trump Actually Use Military Funding for His Border Wall?, The Atlantic
After London, How Lasers Will Play a Role in Detecting Chemical Attacks Sooner, Nextgov
Why the national security space community is studying the Chinese space station that just crashed into the Pacific, Defense News
The US just found a new way to delay visa applications, Quartz
Social Media Screening Won’t Slow Down the Visa Process, State Department Says, Nextgov
Why the Marshall Plan Worked — and Why It Won’t in Today’s Warzones, Defense One
Robert Mueller interested in Roger Stone email saying he had dinner with Julian Assange: Report, Washington Examiner
Violent Acts in Public Places Fuel Interest in Secure Design, Route Fifty
Judge Rules Commerce Cannot Charge Exorbitant Fees to Access Immigration Data, Government Executive
Cybersecurity
OPM Says Agencies Have One Year To ID Cyber Workforce Gaps, Nextgov
Alleged NSA leaker files to subpoena cybersecurity firms, national security agencies, Fifth Domain
After Failed Search for Jammer Drones, US Army Takes Unusual Step, Defense One
The Pentagon is Letting Hackers Loose on Its Travel Management System, Nextgov
Bundeswehr cybersecurity center trains elite counterhackers, Deutsche Welle
Public Health
To Treat Pain, PTSD And Other Ills, Some Vets Try Tai Chi, NPR
Mental health experts question claims in Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ transgender study, Washington Examiner
Federal Efforts To Control Rare And Deadly Bacteria Working, NPR
The Opioid Crisis Isn’t A Metaphor, Buzzfeed
Human Rights & Humanitarian Efforts
For First Time in Decades, Some Pakistani Women Vote, Human Rights Watch
Dr. King Knew That Labor Rights Are Human Rights, The Nation
Supporting the humanitarian response in East Ghouta, Relief Web
Yezidi Girl’s Freedom Opens Door to Justice in Iraq, Human Rights Watch
Abortion and Human Rights in El Salvador, El Diario de Hoy
Government & Military Personnel
Most TSP Funds Take Another Tumble in March, Government Executive
Being a Fed in DC is not the same as the rest of the country, ChiefHRO.com
Federal Aid Could Be Harder to Come by in the Next Recession, Government Executive
Some Vets Still Can’t Apply for New Veteran ID Card, Military.com
Upgrading the Thrift Savings Plan, Government Executive
Posted: April 3, 2018 by Simons Center
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