Tech

GM Has Built A Stealth Truck for the Army

A new hydrogen fuel cell truck could put snipers behind enemy lines, in style.

Management

Why the Kaine vs. Pence Vice Presidential Debate Matters

The vice presidential debate may not set off fireworks quite like the presidential debate, but two political scientists explain why it's still important.

Defense

The Suspension of U.S.-Russian Cooperation in Syria

The U.S. said Russia has failed to live up to its agreement to allow aid workers into Aleppo.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump's 1995 Tax Returns Are Illuminating

After all, it takes a real business genius to lost $916 million on casinos.

Route Fifty

Feds Announce $119 Million in Grants to Help State and Local Police Agencies

Nearly 200 law enforcement agencies will get financial assistance to bring on around 900 entry-level officers, many focused on community engagement.

Management

USPS Begins Hiring Surge in Preparation for Holiday Season

Postal Service will hire tens of thousands of employees on temporary basis.

Oversight

Might Trump's Hunt-Loving Son Bump Into Federal Nepotism Law?

Donald Jr.'s wish to be Interior secretary might expose unresolved Washington questions.

Management

Contract Consolidation Effort Saves $2 Billion and Counting

By December, a half-billion-dollar spend on laptops and desktops will be in three contracts.

Nextgov

Could Virtual Interviews Solve Government's Recruiting Problem?

A new survey finds about 43 percent of millennials think agencies should use social media in recruiting.

Route Fifty

L.A. Mayor’s House Egged by Protesters; Alaskans See Smaller Annual Dividend Payout

Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Big campaign finance changes in Washington state; expunging criminal records for minor crimes in N.C.; and overweight trucks threaten Pa. bridges.

Nextgov

Here's Donald Trump's Plan to Dominate Cyber

The Republican nominee shared what his cyber priorities would be if he wins in November.

Pay & Benefits

Here Are the Lawmakers With the Worst Records on Federal Employee Issues

Rankings also show stark differences on presidential ticket.

Pay & Benefits

September Sees Very Small Gains for Federal Retirement Investments

All but one of the funds in the TSP grew, but the biggest earner was only up 1.24 percent.

Oversight

The Runaway 9/11 Bill That Congress Refused to Stop

Lawmakers overrode an Obama veto for the first time on Wednesday. A day later, they already had regrets.

Tech

GSA Launches ‘Federation’ to Standardize Governmentwide Data

Expansion of data.gov website is aimed at easing cross-agency comparisons.

Management

How Hillary Clinton Learned to Govern

The Democratic nominee would enter the White House with a well-established operating style.