Management
FBI Director Lauds Whistleblowers' Role in Culture of 'Humility'
Comey marks appreciation day acknowledging bureau as "imperfect."
Oversight
Trump's Turn Toward Appeasement
Speaking in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, the Republican argued for ceding Crimea to Russia to avoid “World War III” and preemptively questioned the legitimacy of the November election.
Management
Joe Biden Officiated His First Marriage — a Same-sex Union at His House
The grooms were two long-time White House staffers.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald's Russian Friend, Melania's Nude Photos and Hillary's Public Service
The 2016 general election campaign has officially started.
Management
Five Strategies for Leading a High-Impact Team
Many of the strategies leaders have adopted to improve teamwork are not all that effective.
Route Fifty
Cuomo Moves to Block Sex Offenders in N.Y. From Using ‘Pokemon Go’
The governor’s action follows an investigative report from lawmakers that highlighted potentially problematic trends.
Nextgov
Here's How Government Thinks Nanotech Will Transform Cyber
A team of agencies want easy-to-use technology that works just like the human brain does.
Management
President Obama Says Gold Star Military Families 'Represent the Very Best of Our Country'
The commander-in-chief’s speech to a disabled veterans’ group was a counterweight to Donald Trump’s comments on the military.
Route Fifty
N.J. County Residents Fight Dunes; Add Trash to the List of Flint's Problems
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: San Francisco's sinking skyscraper; Texas weakens its Public Information Act; and Cobb County school eyed by Satanic Temple
Defense
Obama Orders Air Campaign Against ISIS in Libya, Escalating ‘No-Boots War’
There’s no projected end to the strikes, which U.S. officials say have been requested by the new Libyan government.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Bounce Back in July
After losses in June, stock-based funds all end the month up more than 3 percent.
Oversight
Is Trump Planning to Skip the Presidential Debates?
The Republican nominee falsely claimed that Hillary Clinton was rigging the debates and that the NFL had complained to him in a letter—perhaps preparing excuses to avoid debating.
Nextgov
It’s Official: MEGABYTE Act Signed into Law
Agency CIOs will need to develop comprehensive software licensing policies.
Oversight
The CDC Has Issued a Travel Advisory for a Zika Virus-stricken Area of Miami
"We do expect additional infections to be reported," said CDC director Tom Frieden.
Nextgov
GAO: OMB, Treasury Don't Monitor DATA Act Enough
A new GAO report concludes the lack of oversight could lead agencies to incompletely report finances.
Oversight
Justice, IG Launch Criminal Probe Into EPA’s Self-Created Disaster
Agency has promised accountability, but will not say if anyone has been disciplined for mine spill.
Management
Contractor for Afghan Army Vehicles More Than Doubled Cost, Watchdog Finds
Miscues and waste likely to require Pentagon to spend $1 billion more.
Route Fifty
Number of Zika Cases Likely From Florida Mosquitoes Rise to 14
Ten new cases were confirmed in the state on Monday.
Defense