Management
Do Republicans Still Think America Is Exceptional?
For years, the GOP has lambasted the left for not valuing American exceptionalism. But the real challenge to American exceptionalism has been brewing on the right.
Management
How to Prevent an Office Dispute From Sabotaging Your Security Clearance
It’s relatively easy for a supervisor or coworker to call your conduct into question, turning a personal vendetta into a career killer.
Management
Michelle Obama's Glorious, Savvy 'Carpool Karaoke' Clip
In a week full of political propaganda, here's messaging done delightfully.
Nextgov
An App Could Soon Tell Airport Agents if Travelers Might be Lying
Customs and Border Protection wants startups' help updating the airport process.
Route Fifty
Reminder: Nominations for Navigator Awards Remain Open Through Aug. 15
Know of a great example of how a good idea was implemented to benefit state or local government? We’re looking to profile our 50 Navigator Awards finalists starting later this summer.
Oversight
The Five Most Likely Contenders to Be Hillary Clinton's Vice President
There were many that speculated that Clinton might select Elizabeth Warren in order to shore up the further-left reaches of the Democratic party.
Route Fifty
Texas Voter ID Law Found in Violation of Voting Rights Act; Baton Rouge Mulls Making Police City Residents
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: No Tucson City Council term limits for now; a former Pennsylvania treasurer indicted; and Manatee County's soon-to-be property surplus.
Pay & Benefits
TRICARE Bill Would Decrease Government Revenue By $97 Million Over Next Decade
CBO estimates legislation allowing vets to opt in and out of military health care system to take advantage of health savings accounts would affect tax revenue.
Nextgov
Sequestration Can’t Halt Government’s ‘Historic’ Health IT Spending
Civilian health agencies fueled health IT spending the most.
Oversight
Why the Vice Presidency Matters
Choosing a running mate used to be more about campaigning than governing. But after Richard Nixon’s ruinous relationship with Spiro Agnew, the job has changed. Introducing the executive vice presidency.
Oversight
What Anti-Trump Activists Can Learn From Chicago ‘68
RNC protests in Cleveland have been peaceful, but are they effective? A historian explains what happened at the DNC in 1968 and why activists may want to reconsider their tactics.
Defense
As Anti-ISIS Forces Close In on Mosul, Coalition Leaders Focus on What’s Next
At a closed-door meeting outside Washington, the multinational group called for more post-conflict planning.
Management
Airbnb Has Hired Former Attorney General Eric Holder to Help Weed Out Racist Hosts
Airbnb is bringing on Holder to help resolve a discrimination problem that has morphed into a full-blown identity crisis.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Chris Christie Fake Prosecutes Hillary Clinton
The RNC speaker got the crowd riled up about the Democratic nominee.
Oversight
Cruz Roils GOP Convention With Last Stand Against Trump
Will he be remembered as a man of principle—or as someone who put his ambition ahead of his party?
Route Fifty
Major Michigan Pipeline Spill Settlement; Kansas City, Kan., Police Officer Killed
Also is our State and Local Daily Digest: L.A. area beaches closed due to raw sewage; North Dakota plots cyber strategy; and Pa. judge uses new tactic for opioid abuse.
Nextgov
Latest DHS Push in Silicon Valley: Drones for Border Patrol
Officers could use panels embedded in their uniforms to control the systems, DHS envisions.
Defense
CIA Director’s Goals for Next Administration Don’t Include Resuming Torture
John Brennan wants a national discussion on security and civil rights in the digital era.
Nextgov
After Errant Melania Tweet, DOJ Rethinks Social Media Policy
The department is making "procedural changes" to the way the social media team operates.
Management