Oversight

Play of the Day: Bernie Sanders Endorses Clinton… Finally

The former rivals are "stronger together," but that wasn't the original idea.

Management

Avoiding the Sickening Effects of Stress

A gritty attitude seems to prevent chronic inflammation from overwhelming the body in the aftermath of trauma.

Management

Obama: ‘We Are Not as Divided as We Seem’

The president, George W. Bush, and other leaders memorialized the officers killed in Dallas last week.

Oversight

Loretta Lynch Can't Escape the Clinton Emails

In a hearing Tuesday, Republican lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee had questions about the former secretary of state for the attorney general.

Route Fifty

Rats Invade Providence Ward; Columbia Fire Captain Fired Over Black Live Matter Comments

Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: N.J. hunters up in arms over trophy ban; an Arizona county doesn’t owe $16 million; and San Bernardino County’s internet woes.

Defense

The Army is Testing Genetically Engineered Spider Silk for Body Armor

Inserting spider DNA into silkworms yields a tough fabric that’s far more flexible than Kevlar.

Management

The Vote That Could Lead to Congress Finally Passing Postal Reform

Committee unanimously backs measure forcing USPS retirees on to Medicare, among other changes.

Management

The End of a Political Revolution

By endorsing Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders signals that his presidential run is over.

Pay & Benefits

Outlook for 2017 COLA Will Get a Bit Clearer Later This Week

The next data point comes out on Friday, but it’s too soon to tell if retirees will receive a modest boost, or no COLA, next year.

Management

The Bipartisan Forces that Could Stifle Government Innovation

Both Democrats and Republicans say they recognize the need for change, but their party platforms suggest otherwise.

Nextgov

Federal Government Expects to Bring on 3,500 More Cyber Pros by 2017

The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Strategy was characterized as a first step toward building a sustainable pipeline of government and industry data security talent that will last well into the future.

Management

The Secret to Productivity Isn't Working Faster—It's Doing Things in the Right Order

Residual engagement from a previous task can influence how quickly you transition to the next one.

Oversight

What the U.S. Can Learn from Protest and Political Organizing in Nordic Countries

Scholar argues that Americans can adapt the Nordic model to reduce the wealth gap and improve quality of life.

Management

ISIS, Iran Fueling Growth in Missile, Bomb Market, Says Raytheon CEO

Revenues are on the rise, thanks to the counter-ISIS airstrike campaign and worries about long-range missiles.

Tech

Chelsea Manning's Suicide Attempt

Her legal team has confirmed that the U.S. Army whistle-blower tried to kill herself last week. Manning tweeted that she is OK.