Defense
The Pentagon Has a Super-Fast Bird Drone
The Defense Department’s mad scientists show how to make super-fast, light-weight drones.
Management
Pentagon Rule Would Deepen Dialogue with Major Industry Contractors
Better Buying Power follow-up seeks advance notice of R&D investment.
Oversight
Scalia's Death and the Consequences for Unions
With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, organized labor may be spared—for a little while.
Management
Obama Calls for One-Year Onboarding Program for All New Senior Execs
OPM guidance formalizes program inconsistently implemented across government.
Management
MSPB Agrees That VA Senior Executive Screwed Up, But Not Enough to Fire Her
Judge says he reversed the removal of Linda Weiss because a 2014 law prevented him from imposing a lighter punishment.
Nextgov
DOD Invests to Prep Networks for Internet of Everything
The Pentagon’s IT arm recently gave the tech trend du jour more validation with the $4.3 billion Global Network Services contract.
Management
Risk-Intolerant Acquisition Processes Are Hurting Innovation
A new study shows there are steps agency leaders can take.
Management
GAO Toots Its Own Horn, Sets Record for Returns on Taxpayers' Investments
Congress' watchdog says it brings in $134 for every dollar spent.
Management
The Diversity Advantage
A study of 22,000 organizations finds a link between having women in leadership roles and profitability.
Route Fifty
It’s Tax Season, and States Are Battling Bogus Requests for Refunds
To avoid paying millions of dollars in bogus income tax returns, states are coordinating with the IRS and tax-preparation companies this year to combat online tax filing scams.
Management
Training Future ‘Lady Bosses’
A woman in Reno wants to instill an entrepreneurial mindset in girls.
Oversight
The GOP Nod Will Go to Trump or Cruz, Unless the Establishment Sorts Itself Out
Trump has the bigger numbers now, but Cruz is closer to the party’s center of gravity.
Management
Obama Creates Three New National Monuments in California
Often it seems that modern presidents can’t do anything — except wage war. Here’s a heartening exception.
Management
Report: The U.S. Will Restore Commercial Flights to Cuba
But there are still loads of restrictions in place for potential travelers.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Clinton and Sanders Pander to Different Kinds of Voters
Sanders can't get it right with black voters while Clinton has issues with the youth vote.
Management
How Government Could Serve as the Platform for a New Economy
When agencies embrace the API economy, they open the door to creativity and innovation.
Nextgov
Hackers Abscond with Florida Hospital Records, Release Sex Video of Gay Teacher; DC Special Ed Student Data Leaked
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
Boston’s 'Vote With Your Butt' Program Tries Different Public Engagement Tactic
The city’s “Clean Streets,” initiative is modeled after a similar one in the United Kingdom.
Management