Nextgov
Pentagon Prepares to Launch Mega Database for Screening National Security Workers
The new system will consolidate two existing tools used for vetting employees and job applicants.
Route Fifty
When Parking Lots May Not Be Sound Long-Term Investments for Cities
With so many parking lots currently underutilized and an era of autonomous cars emerging, the return on investment may not be worth it.
Nextgov
Hackers Shower Pro-ISIS Twitter Accounts With Rainbows, Steal US Jet Fighter Designs; Courthouse Mistakenly Leaks Defendants’ Data
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Apple Has Reportedly Pulled Out of the GOP Convention, Citing Trump’s Rhetoric
America’s corporate executives are growing nervous about the impact association with Trump might have on their brands.
Management
Drug Tests for the 1 Percent?
The poor must prove they’re clean before they can receive benefits from the government. Why not hold the rich to the same standard?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Presidential Love Letters
Stephen Colbert found correspondence from past presidents to their paramours.
Management
Criminals Steal Billions From Government Every Year; Here’s How to Prevent It
A risk-management framework is an essential starting point.
Tech
Astronaut Ron Garan: Space Travel For All Will Make Earth a Better Place
In a Q&A, the former NASA astronaut speaks his mind about space travel, terraforming and religion.
Defense
The Pentagon is Developing A New Suite of Tools to Fight the Lone Wolf Problem
As the counter-terrorism battle moves online, DARPA seeks to track how ISIS spreads its ideas — and how well US ripostes are working.
Route Fifty
Record-Breaking Heat Bakes Arizona; Trump Prompts Mayor to Leave GOP
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Feds block Idaho dam project; St. Louis police chief vs. homelessness groups; and Utah lawmakers examine alcohol management.
Defense
How Hillary Clinton’s ‘Smart Power’ Feminism Informs Her Foreign Policy
The author of a new book on Clinton’s global impact sees two factors behind her strong foreign policy stance.
Management
Yosemite, Through John Muir's Words
Reflecting on the naturalist’s observations, as President Obama celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service.
Defense
The Letter Urging a U.S. Rethink on Syria
Fifty-one State Department officials are urging the Obama administration to conduct airstrikes against the Assad regime.
Oversight
Nonprofit Wants Back-Up to IRS Handling of Campaign Finance Abuses
CREW files complaint asking Justice and FBI to probe “dark money groups.”
Nextgov
Commerce Wants To Help You Make Money From Federal Data
The department is looking for businesses to help government use data.
Management
OPM Seeks Contractor to Help Agencies Hire Disabled Americans
Solicitation follows hiring initiative Obama launched in 2010.
Management
Congress, Obama Administration Face Off Over Firing Executives
Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald is caught between lawmakers who demand action, and a Justice Department that concluded such action is unconstitutional.
Nextgov
IG: FEMA Mishandles Sensitive Information at Disaster Sites
The IG presses FEMA officials to “take quick action to ensure the protection of PII in future disasters.”
Management
How Some Agencies Are Escaping GAO's High-Risk List
Sen. Carper holds unofficial “roundtable” to showcase efforts at FDA, DHS, Defense and NASA.
Management