Oversight
Donald Trump Won't Release His Tax Returns Before the Election
Presidential candidates have released IRS forms for years, but the GOP candidate wants to break that pattern.
Oversight
House to Unveil Smaller-Scale Postal Reform Proposal ‘Soon’
Oversight committee Democrats and Republicans are ‘pretty united,’ want to avoid ‘heartache.’
Defense
West Point Won't Punish Cadets Seen in Photograph With Their Fists Raised
Controversy over the photograph, taken on April 26, erupted after it was published in the Army Times.
Management
Researchers Have Isolated a Key to Happiness and Iceland is Helping Them Test It
Economics might obscure the things we really need to measure.
Route Fifty
San José Wants Local Innovators to Create Graffiti-Removal Device
Faster removal of visual blight for less money is the goal of a new competition open to entrepreneurs and students.
Nextgov
What Possibilities Can Virtual Reality Bring Beyond the Gaming World?
One real-world application is leveraging it as a tool to treat various mental problems like severe paranoia.
Route Fifty
Wal-Mart Keeps Tampa Police Really Busy; Did Maine’s Governor Kill a Reality TV Show?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Houston-to-Dallas high-speed rail is coming; a raccoon causes a Seattle blackout; and lawmakers eye a takeover in Jackson, Mississippi.
Nextgov
Culture Change in Federal IT Starts at the Top
A leader plus top cover plus the right people equal great technology, one official says.
Defense
Homeland Security Slims Down Its Mission Statement
Johnson opts for one sentence rather than three.
Management
Federal Cops Can Pack Heat On Furlough Under House-Passed Bill
Legislation allows law enforcement to carry their service guns during involuntary furloughs.
Oversight
Sanders Takes the Mountain State
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump may both have locked away their party’s nominations, but only one managed to win on Tuesday night in West Virginia.
Defense
Trump May Be the Military’s Least-Liked GOP Presidential Candidate in a Long Time
Mitt Romney, John McCain, and George W. Bush all polled higher, according to Military Times surveys.
Management
Former GSA Chief Joins Tech Company Pushing Paperless Government
Dan Tangherlini says SeamlessDocs supports government reforms.
Management
Five Ways To Be A Clueless Manager
Your subordinates aren’t going to stick their necks out to tell you how you’re screwing up.
Nextgov
First Responders: We Can’t Wait for FirstNet
Officials from first responder groups said they need better communication apps.
Pay & Benefits
New Partnership to Give Feds College Discount Will Benefit Both Employees and Agencies
Excelsior will help feds transfer credits and agencies tailor training efforts to address skills gaps.
News
Do Government's Foibles Turn off Millennials?
SSA chief and others describe how to hold the interest of young recruits.
Oversight
Polls: Tight Race Developing Between Clinton, Trump
A group of new polls released Tuesday shows a surprisingly close race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Management