Defense
It's Unclear Whether U.S. Investments in Afghan Education Are Paying Off
Watchdog faults State, Pentagon and USAID for weak assessments of $759.6 million in spending.
Route Fifty
The Internet of Things and Cities: A Billion Points of Policy
Before diving in head first into the world of IoT, local governments seriously consider some of the potential risks when it comes to critical matters like cybersecurity.
Management
The Chinese Are Outsmarting the FDA by Making New Opioids
One new iteration of fentanyl skirts Chinese export laws and isn’t on the American banned substances list.
Nextgov
DHS to Tap Silicon Valley for Doggie Fitbits, Facial Recognition Tech
It’s the latest DHS effort to draw new brainpower and technology.
Defense
The NSA Doesn't Know How Many Americans It Is Spying On
Congress wants to know: How many Americans are caught up in the government’s digital dragnets?
Management
Hillary Clinton Wants to Reform the Way the U.S. Incarcerates Women
"Mass incarceration's impact on women and their families has been particularly acute — and it doesn't get the attention it deserves."
Nextgov
Are Agencies Drowning in Data Mandates?
There's the DATA Act, the OPEN Government Act and others. Can agencies keep up?
Management
Trump’s Incoherent 'America First' Foreign Policy Plans
The Republican front-runner delivered a formal address on his doctrine on Wednesday, TelePrompter and all.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ted Cruz Picks a Running Mate, Despite Not Winning Anything
The Texan tapped Carly Fiorina to be his VP pick, but he's getting creamed by Donald Trump.
Management
Learning From Government’s Best (and Worst) Workplaces
The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey faces an uncertain future.
News
Cruz-Fiorina Ticket United in Cutting Federal Jobs, Pay
With Fiorina by his side, senator could lead the ultimate anti-fed campaign.
Defense
If You Think the Navy Spends Most of Its Procurement Budget on Ships, Think Again.
Spending on aircraft trumps spending on ships—by a significant margin, a new analysis shows.
Nextgov
Senate Committee Approves Bill to Create National Internet of Things Strategy
The DIGIT Act would convene IoT working groups to advise Congress on a national strategy.
Management
Michelle Obama Takes on Racism and Other Issues Ahead of Her White House Departure
The First Lady is speaking out against injustice in increasingly bold terms, as her time in the White House draws to a close.
Route Fifty
In Kentucky, Fight Between Governors Deepens; Irked Uber Looks to Exit Houston
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Arrests in mayor-council brawl in Alabama; buy this W.Va. town from the feds; and Idaho’s good immunization rate.
Management
The FBI’s Growing List of Cybercriminals
The agency’s list is getting larger as foreign hackers continue to attack the U.S.
Management
Government’s Catch-22 People Problem
A complex bureaucracy, an outdated salary system and a tarnished brand are among the problems.
Oversight
Why Trump Might Regret Playing 'The Woman Card' Against Clinton
The entertainer says his opponent wouldn’t have succeeded if she were a man—and overstates his own popularity among women.
Management
Draft Legislation Would Revamp How VA Employees Are Hired, Fired and Paid
The proposals, which could be unveiled soon, would create a separate personnel and pay system for some senior executives – and make it easier to fire all employees.
Management