Defense

Is Your Office Secure? Not Necessarily If You Work at These 4 Agencies

Watchdog finds some agencies have not kept up with standards for addressing facility vulnerabilities.

Management

Former Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort Faces 12 Federal Charges

An indictment against him for conspiracy against the United States, conspiracy to launder money, false statements, and other charges, is the first to emerge from special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia interference in the 2016 election.

Defense

Trump's Top Intelligence Officials Confirm Russia Meddled In the U.S. Election

Russia's efforts to influence the US election have been unequivocally confirmed on the record by all top U.S. intelligence officials.

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Ways and Means Chair: Property Tax Deduction to Remain Intact Under GOP Tax Plan

U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady's comments have implications for the fate of the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, as the Republican push to rewrite the nation's tax code continues.

Management

One Step At a Time: Simple Nudges Can Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity

Dropping old, bad habits is hard, but starting new, good ones may not be so difficult. Or so a recent study suggests. Read how a simple sign at an airport made a difference.

Defense

Dunford: Time to Cut the Connections that Link ISIS’ Global Network

With the extremist group on its heels, coalition members must block its paths to Africa, Southeast Asia and elsewhere, the top US officer said.

Oversight

Lawmakers, Procurement Experts Call Puerto Rico Power Contract a 'Travesty'

Several investigations already underway for $300 million contract that "raises every red flag in the book."

Nextgov

Lawmakers Increasingly Cautious About Internet of Things

Congressional discussion on connected devices centers more on the privacy and security of citizen data.

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How Much Every State’s Annual GDP Will Increase If Dreamers Stay

California would see, at minimum, an extra $6.1 billion a year if Congress passes the bipartisan Dream Act, and other states' gains are significant—especially as Dreamers get their degrees.

Nextgov

Early Kaspersky Count Shows Anti-Virus Not Pervasive In Agencies

So far, fewer than half of agencies have reported finding the Russian anti-virus software on their systems, a DHS official said.

Defense

The Pentagon’s IED-Hunters Have a New Target: Drones

After a decade of ups and downs, JIDO has added the counter-UAV mission.

Oversight

Congress Wants an Investigation of an $8,000 Party for a White House Nominee

How does a cocktail reception with lobbyists benefit homeland security, a Congressional committee asks.

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Survey of U.S. City Halls Shows Why Quality Census Data Is Vital for Local Governments

A lack of Census Bureau leadership and funding could taint federal data and jeopardize local operations, according to the Sunlight Foundation.