Oversight
Play of the Day: The 'Locker Room Talk' Excuse
Trump and his surrogates are using an interesting explanation for what the candidate was caught saying on the 2005 tape.
Route Fifty
Flesh-Eating Worms Have Returned to Florida
Increased trade with Cuba might have brought screwworms back to the U.S. after they were eradicated in the states in 1982.
Management
Americans Are Spending a Fortune on Finding Happiness — and Becoming Less Happy in the Process
In a culture that loves consumerism, happiness has become the ultimate consumer product.
Management
Trump's Promise to Jail Clinton Crosses a Dangerous Line
A candidate who accepted the nomination to chants of “Lock her up!” is a threat to American democracy.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Confused About a Few Things
His comments caught on an "Access Hollywood" hot mic suggest he may not understand certain things about human reproduction.
Route Fifty
What Keeps This FEMA Regional Administrator Up at Night?
When a disaster like a large earthquake strikes, government agencies will have to manage the public’s expectations for a quick response. And that’s not easy.
Management
A Psychologist Has Honed a Subliminal Tactic to Get What You Want Before You’ve Asked For It
Be convincing before you even ask the question.
Nextgov
3 Lessons to Be a Bold Government Leader
Feds have good reasons for sticking with the status quo. But lack of action also has consequences.
Defense
The Russian Hack of the DNC
U.S. intelligence officials said they are “confident” only senior Moscow officials could have authorized it.
Nextgov
Top US Officials Say Russia 'Authorized' DNC Hacks
"These thefts and disclosures are intended to interfere with the U.S. election process," said a statement from DHS and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Nextgov
Haven't Sold To Government Before? DARPA Still Might Buy Your Tech
The Pentagon's R&D agency is just one of many groups chasing companies that have so far focused on commercial business.
Management
GSA's New Contract With Dun & Bradstreet Draws Mixed Reaction
Users can now deploy industry numbers for compiling research and trends.
Management
Even Obama Has Trouble Making It Out of the House in the Morning
Mornings are tough for everyone, even the president.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Still Lack Faith That Poor Performers Are Punished
Employees did, however, rate their leaders better on the latest viewpoint survey.
Tech
Data-Theft Arrest Shows that Insider Threat Remains Despite Post-Snowden Security Improvements
The case of the NSA contractor arrested this week shows that the intelligence community has much further to go in stopping insider threats.
Defense
An End to U.S.-Philippine Defense Cooperation?
The Philippines’ decision to call off coordinated military exercises with the U.S. marks a significant shift in the long-time allies’ relationship.
Management
Ex-NASA Official Pleads Guilty to Lying About Contractor Moonlighting
Justice says Goddard Center engineer worked with friend’s firm, steered work and sought job.
Oversight
Both Clinton and Trump Said to Be Taking the Presidential Transition Seriously
Career feds advised to swallow frustration and pitch in to help political appointees.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Backlog Is Back Down
OPM processed roughly 2,000 more applications in September than in August, bringing the total number of applications in the queue to 15,146.
Defense