Nextgov
Hackers Pocket Credit Cards While Processing USPS Mail, Snap Selfies with Dying Patients and Leak DNC Donor Voicemails
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
It’s Time for Regional Primaries
In a guest article, Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill explores how her colleagues around the country are now working together to develop a more harmonized, coherent nomination process after a plan for regional primaries didn’t take off years ago.
Management
Is the Constitution at Stake in This Year’s Election?
A 20-year conservative trend in the Supreme Court is on the line. A constitutional scholar examines why this issue alone will drive herds of voters to the polls in November.
Defense
It’s Time For Us to Admit We're Afraid of Terrorism
The far right isn't afraid to admit to fear in the wake of brutal attacks like the one in Nice. More mainstream politicians would be wise to follow suit.
Management
Living in a Chaotic World: How to Keep Anxiety at Bay
With shootings and explosions and a coup in recent weeks, it's only natural that anxiety would besiege us. There are research-tested ways, however, that can help us deal with it.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog Takes the Reins of Sexual Assault Whistleblower Investigations
Victimized Army National Guard Officer shares traumatic story with multi-agency staff.
Management
Donald Trump's Radical Foreign Policy
The Republican nominee doesn’t just disagree with Democrats—his ideas represent a break with a long list of policies that have won bipartisan support for decades.
Pay & Benefits
Group Proposes $333 Billion in Cuts to Feds’ Pay and Benefits
Pay cuts, pension elimination and fewer vacation days all suggested.
Route Fifty
New Earthquake-Resilient Water Pipes ‘Surpassed Expectations’ in Recent Tests
“We took the pipe to three times its current design standard, and it continued to convey water,” according to a Cornell University researcher.
Management
GSA Negotiates New Discounted Airfares for Federal Travelers
Fiscal 2017 contracts with eight major carriers are expected to save Uncle Sam $2.4 billion.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Has Taught Us That 'Likability' is a Terrible Way to Choose Presidents
If we want diversity in the White House, Americans must get over their obsession with likability.
Nextgov
White House: Cyber Competitions Could Solve Skills Shortage
Office of Science and Technology Policy experts think contests could help the White House raise awareness about job opportunities.
Defense
Until We Reduce Cybercrime, Expect More Russian Meddling
A strong U.S. response to the DNC theft might discourage state-sponsored attacks, analysts and industry leaders say, but it won’t stop them.
Nextgov
GSA: ‘A Better Schedule 70’ Ahead
Much of GSA’s improvements to the largest, most widely used acquisition vehicle in government are a result of customer feedback.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton, As Defined by 12 Years of Google Searches
More than a decade’s worth of data ranks the roles with which people most associate her.
Management
Why You Should Squash the Urge to Quash Those Who Disagree
Too often, we are confounded when other people show signs that they don't think the same way we do.
Route Fifty
1st Likely Cases of Zika Transmitted by Mosquitoes on U.S. Mainland in Florida
Four people are said to be affected, according to Gov. Rick Scott’s office.
Defense
More Charges for Chelsea Manning
The U.S. Army whistleblower could face solitary confinement for charges related to her July 5 suicide attempt.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton's Feminist Triumph
The former secretary of state made history by winning the presidential nomination. Can she do it again by winning the presidency?
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