Nextgov
DATA Act: Agile's First Governmentwide Win
Governmentwide projects are particularly complicated, but here's one that ends on time and under budget.
Management
Donald Trump Jr.'s Email Exchange With Rob Goldstone
The president’s son coordinated with the music publicist last June to arrange a meeting with a “Russian attorney,” who had potentially damaging information about Hillary Clinton.
Management
Stephen Bannon Wants To Talk About Using Mercenaries To Solve Afghanistan
What's a couple of private armies between friends?
Nextgov
Here’s How Comics Can Boost Cyber Training
A DHS grantee created a web comic template for cyber training.
Route Fifty
Impacts of Florida Governor’s New Anti-Venezuela Action Are Unclear
Also in our State and Local Daily News Digest: L.A. has “virtual lock” for future Summer Olympic games; “disputed legal territory” awaits Seattle leaders; and Wisconsin communities struggle to recover from 2016 floods.
Management
Lawmakers Rail Against 'Wasteful' Cancellation of New FBI Headquarters
Decision unravels a decade of work to consolidate the bureau’s D.C.-area workforce in one suburban location.
Nextgov
Lawmaker to Trump’s Election Commission: Drop Your Voter Data Request
Rep. Gerry Connolly urged Mike Pence to abandon a search for sensitive voter data.
Management
If Information Overload Is Stressing You Out, Go On A Silence Diet
Info-bingeing makes us cranky and less effective. Refresh with the sound of silence.
Management
State Science Adviser Resigns Early, Amid Departmental Reorganization
Vaughan Turekian’s early out sparks concern the position will be eliminated.
Management
Senate Approves Trump’s Regulatory Chief
Neomi Rao expected to continue deregulatory push.
Management
Was Donald Trump Jr. Told the Kremlin Was Behind the Leak?
The New York Times reported that an email received by the president’s son indicated the information had come from the Russian government.
Defense
Russia Threatens to Expel 30 U.S. Diplomats
Moscow is angry about the Trump administration’s refusal to return two diplomatic compounds seized last year by the Obama administration.
Defense
16 Dead in Military Plane Crash in Mississippi
The majority of passengers are believed to be marines.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What Happened at Donald Trump Jr.'s Meeting With a Russian Attorney?
Russian meetings are nothing new to members of the Trump family.
Nextgov
These Scanners Could Let You Travel With Liquids and Electronic Devices
A San Diego-based company is in talks with TSA to test out a scanner that could search tablets and cellphones for explosives.
Route Fifty
Zika Threat Prompts New Mosquito Spraying Effort in Miami
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New York City's "Summer of Hell" starts with a sigh of relief; a serious water shortage on Hawaii’s Big Island; and Texas legislative leaders prep for special session.
Oversight
The Congressional War on Expertise
The Congressional Budget Office is a controversial part of the health-care debate, but that just proves its importance.
Nextgov
2 Years After Massive Breach, OPM Isn’t Sufficiently Vetting IT Systems
The personnel agency isn’t adequately testing the security of its local and wide area networks, an auditor found.
Management
What Trump’s Cybersecurity Flip-Flop Reveals
Days after announcing a cybersecurity agreement with Russia, the president declared it dead. Meanwhile, his government has taken no action to safeguard U.S. elections.
Management