Management
It’s Time to Invest in Government’s Infrastructure -- Its People
Ignoring human capital has the same impact as deferring maintenance on bridges and roads.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton Has Her 'Maury' Moment
The Democratic nominee will not be indicted.
Nextgov
Does It Make Sense to Upgrade to Windows 10?
Having performed hundreds of Windows upgrades over the years, it’s safe to describe my enthusiasm for such a move as tepid at best, which is why I found myself nearly up against the deadline for the free upgrade.
Route Fifty
Next Steps for the Route Fifty ‘Navigator Awards’
Register and watch a special viewcast on Wednesday, July 13. We’ll discuss how we’re evaluating potential finalists, look at some of the common management challenges that state, county and municipal governments are facing and how cross-sector collaboration is helping to implement good ideas.
Management
House Votes to Create Charity to Fill Funding Gaps at Bureau of Land Management
New foundation would foster public-private partnerships.
Nextgov
DHS: Security Holes in All Symantec Programs a ‘Very Serious Event’
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team recommends users and system administrators fix their Symantec programs immediately.
Nextgov
Justice Wants Drones to Try Reconstructing Car Crashes
Police departments in Florida, Kansas and Texas are just a few of the local agencies nationwide authorized to patrol the skies, in certain situations, for public safety.
Management
Panel Wants Details on Political Appointees Who Burrow In to Career Jobs
Lawmakers want more information about what many believe is a long-standing problem.
Management
Trust in Government Is Collapsing Around the World
The trend helps explain Trump and Brexit. What’s next?
Management
U.S. Immigration Policy Has Lost Touch With U.S. Immigration Reality
The system was designed to deal with Mexican migrant workers, not refugees from violence and war.
Oversight
Donald Trump Isn't Sorry
The Republican candidate refuses to apologize for his mistakes—and that may be key to his success.
Oversight
Labor Department Overdue for FOIA Upgrades, Auditors Say
GAO says procedures and software are out of date.
Management
OMB Provides New Guidance for Agencies Buying Tools to Counter Identity Theft
The move extends category management to credit monitoring services, updating previous policy.
News
FBI’s Balancing Act on Clinton Email Decision
Agency recommends against prosecution of presumptive Democratic nominee, while blasting her and the State Department’s handling of classified information.
Management
7 Ways to Find Meaning at Work
David Brooks and Arthur Brooks offer advice on how to turn a job into a vocation.
Tech
FBI: 'No Reasonable Prosecutor' Would Charge Clinton For Her Handling of Classified Email
James Comey chided Clinton and her staff for mishandling classified information, saying they were were “extremely careless."
Defense
The Federal Government Confronts Its Bias
A new program at the Department of Justice will train thousands of officers and attorneys on the way prejudice affects law enforcement.
Management
After Istanbul, Here’s How Airport Experts Want to Protect You at the Curbside
The bombing in Turkey show that the U.S. still has a lot of security softspots.
Management
Juno’s Triumphant Night
After completing a high-risk maneuver, NASA’s spacecraft is officially in the gas giant’s orbit—and humankind is closer to Jupiter than ever before.
Management