News You Can Use: 05/18/18
National Security
Trump’s Jerusalem Theatrics Have Dealt A Blow to Peace, Foreign Policy
Trump budget won’t rebuild the military, and that’s dangerous, think tank says, Defense News
The White House is discussing replacements for homeland security chief Kirstjen Nielsen, Quartz
Here’s how much the US has spent fighting terrorism since 9/11, Defense News
The US must secure its supply chain in the face of anti-satellite weapons, C4ISR Net
National Guard stands by to evacuate up to 1,000 from quakes, lava as Hawaii volcano erupts, The Associated Press
Calm Down, Folks: Enemies Still Fear US Military Tech Innovation, Defense One
Senate intelligence leaders: Russians schemed to help Trump, Politico
Trump ready to side with Devin Nunes on push for Russia inquiry docs from DOJ, says Rudy Giuliani, Washington Examiner
The Dangers of Allowing U.S.-Philippine Defense Cooperation to Languish, War on the Rocks
Disaster relief begins in Hudson at Texas Interagency Coordination Center, KTRE
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security unveils new cyber security strategy amid threats, Reuters
White House Cuts Cyber Coordinator Role But Lawmakers Say Not So Fast, Defense One
Cyber Command reaches critical staffing milestone, Fifth Domain
How the Army is equipping cyber warriors in (near) real time, Fifth Domain
The Army is grooming an elite tier of electronic warriors, C4ISR Net
The Army is learning by doing to keep pace in electronic warfare, C4ISR Net
How would NATO respond to a cyberattack? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, Fifth Domain
Public Health
WHO Official Discusses Task Of Containing Ebola, NPR
Clinics That Refer Women For Abortions Would Not Get Federal Funds Under New Rule, NPR
Report: How HHS Buried Information About the Affordable Care Act, Government Executive
HHS Secretary Clarifies Trump Administration’s Plan To Reduce Prescription Drug Prices, NPR
VA finalizes contract to bring electronic health records in line with military systems, Military Times
Human Rights & Humanitarian Efforts
Amnesty International USA Welcomes Markup of Burma Act, Amnesty International
Innovations for improving access to and quality of education for urban refugees, Brookings
Afghanistan: Weak Investigations of Civilian Airstrike Deaths, Human Rights Watch
The military won’t be responsible for immigrant children if they are detained on bases, DoD says, Military Times
The Rohingya Have Fled One Crisis for Another, Foreign Policy
Government & Military Personnel
Where do federal employees get paid the most … and the least?, Federal Times
Will Proposed Compensation Changes Help or Hurt Federal Hiring?, ChiefHRO.com
These reservists say the Army denied them BAH on deployment. Now they’re suing to get it back., Army Times
Let’s Talk About Some Bad Ideas for Civil Service Reform, Government Executive
Are You Ready to Spend Your Retirement Savings?, Government Executive
Lyft is coming to Camp Pendleton, Fort Meade — and soon to a base near you, Military Times
White House Officials Defend Federal Benefits Cuts, Management Agenda, Government Executive
Posted: May 18, 2018 by Simons Center
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