News

Video: President Obama Reads Mean Tweets on Kimmel, Again

Twitter users made fun of the 44th president's jeans, his fitness routine and negotiating skills.

Management

What Will Customer Service Look Like in a Clinton or Trump Administration?

The key is knowing what drives satisfaction.

Nextgov

The Election is Secure, Not Rigged

The election technology used in the United States is about as secure as you can make a system, though it was hardly designed that way.

Route Fifty

WATCH: Crews Explode Boulders on a Mountain Road in California

Rockfall had left a state road leading in and out of Yosemite National Park closed.

Nextgov

DHS Secretary: DDoS Attack ‘Mitigated’

DHS is working on principles to secure the internet of things, DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson says.

Management

Hiring Freeze Will Cause Longer Delays in Disputing Social Security Claims, Group Warns

Union calls for SSA to fire supervisors to allow for support staff funding.

Management

Now Available: 8,200 Reports Some in Congress Wanted to Stay Private

Transparency groups work out a deal with allied lawmakers to release Congressional Research Service reports.

Management

Lawmakers Urge Federal Government to Stop Selling Defective Cars to the Public

House Democrats say agency is putting American public’s safety at risk.

Tech

The Internet of Things is Totally Unregulated and That Might Have to Change

The DDoS attacks are only going to get worse.

Route Fifty

Kansas City’s Free Transit Plan for Election Day; Jackson, Miss.’s Pothole Payouts

Also in our State and Local Daily News Digest: Feds vs. polygamous towns in Ariz. and Utah; Standing Rock Sioux tribe’s appeal in N.D.; and N.Y.C.’s Second Ave. Subway nearly ready.

Nextgov

Human Rights Group Ranks Best and Worst Messaging Apps for Privacy

Microsoft, BlackBerry and Snapchat fared poorly in the rankings from Amnesty International.

Management

The Science Behind Why We Dress Up

Dressing up every day is an important responsibility, according to Tim Gunn and sartorial science.

Defense

Pentagon 'Clawback' of Guard Recruiting Bonuses Draws Fire

California lawmaker wants Defense chief to cancel plans to reclaim $15,000 re-enlistment incentives.

Management

How to Spot Leadership Potential

The most effective executives are also talent scouts.

Insights

Flash Poll: Risks to the Federal IT Supply Chain

Federal leaders provide mixed reviews of their organizations’ management of IT supply chain risks.

Management

From Voting to Writing a Will: The Power of Making a Plan

As Election Day approaches, candidates in races across the country will be doing everything they can to get out the vote – including turning to behavioral science.

Management

Kendall: The Pentagon’s Spending Less on Weapons, So Let Me Keep My Job

A 30-year-low in cost growth is part of the defense acquisition undersecretary’s closing argument for why Congress shouldn’t eliminate his position.

Management

Having a Backup Plan Might Be the Very Reason You Failed

Research suggests that backup plans change the way goals are pursued, sometimes for the worse.

Defense

U.S. Special Operators Accelerate Killings of ISIS Leaders

Defense Secretary Ash Carter says this will weaken Mosul’s defenders and stop attacks in the United States.

Management

Meet the Head of Hillary Clinton's Transition Team

Ken Salazar earns praise from former colleagues, but some are wary of his influence.