Oversight
House Republicans Have Questions for James Comey
Lawmakers railed against the FBI director, who earlier this week said the agency would not recommend charges against Hillary Clinton
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Is Now Touting a Bernie-esque Plan for Free College
The Democratic presidential candidate has announced an expansion of her education platform.
Defense
Tony Blair’s 2002 Memo to George W. Bush on Iraq: 'I Will Be With You, Whatever'
"The planning on this and the strategy are the toughest yet."
Tech
No Charges for Hillary Clinton
The Justice Department officially closed the case on the former secretary of state’s use of a private email server Wednesday.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 2016 is the 'Sophie's Choice' Election… If Sophie Hated Her Kids
"Grandma Nixon" and a "traffic cone soaked in raw sewage" are America's choices this year.
Management
House Passes Package of Federal Employee Rights Changes
Bill aimed at holding senior executives “accountable” faces a White House veto threat.
Nextgov
IT Company Masqueraded As Small Business To Win Contract
A group of businesses will pay $5.8 million in a settlement.
Nextgov
Q&A: DHS CIO Wants ‘Constant Foraging’ for Commercial Tech
More than a year after opening its Silicon Valley office, the Homeland Security Department is figuring out what a free flow of talent and technology would really mean.
Management
Panel Recommends Sweeping Changes to Vets’ Health Care, VHA Civil Service
House leadership is still pushing for a more aggressive overhaul.
Management
New Bill Strips Bonuses and MSPB Appeal Rights From VA Senior Executives
House legislation also includes more accountability measures for all employees.
Route Fifty
City Unknowingly Destroys Seismic ‘Holy Grail’; Honolulu Mayor's Outside Compensation
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Alabama vs. the feds over immigration order; Philly mayor reverses parks ban on feeding the homeless.
Pay & Benefits
Expanded Education Benefits, Executive Bonus Boost and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
A Homicide at U.S. Navy SEAL Training
Instructors are to blame for the drowning death in a pool exercise in May, investigators say.
Defense
Obama Scraps Planned U.S. Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan
President Obama announced 8,400 Americans will remain into the next administration and again called on the Taliban for an elusive peace.
Defense
What If the Terrorists Are Already Here?
How to talk about terrorism today—and how to stop talking about it
Defense
The Navy Is Rigging Locusts to Sniff Out Bombs
Although dogs’ noses remain the gold standard for chemical detection, bugs' simpler neurological system make them easier to engineer and control.
Oversight
Obama Threatens Veto of Effort to ‘Weaken the Rights of Federal Employees’
Grab bag bill would ease firing of senior execs, extend probationary periods and require tracking of “official time” by union leaders.
Management
A Happiness Researcher Has Found That There Are Four Keys to a Fulfilling Job
It turns out that we need two main things.
Management