Nextgov
Hush-hush Data Firm Palantir Snags ICE Case-Tracking Deal
The deal is part of an $818 million program to replace a 1980s-era watch-list system.
Route Fifty
California Governor Vetoes Drone Warrant Legislation; Boulder’s Bear-Proofing Move
Also in our State & Local roundup: Stories from Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio.
Management
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Everyone Else At Work
Celebrate your own accomplishments and practice mindfulness about your own strengths.
Management
VA's Phoenix Whistleblowers Win Undisclosed Settlement
Special counsel obtains relief for three who were retaliated against for reporting corrupt patient scheduling, financial misconduct.
Management
Ted Cruz Banks on Foreign Policy as His 2016 Differentiator
The junior senator from Texas thinks he has found a policy "sweet spot" to anchor a presidential campaign.
Management
Does Your Culture Engine Need a Tuneup?
If you want results for the long run, the 'how' matters a lot.
Management
There’s a Huge Hidden Downside to Standing Desks That No One Told Me About
Workplace barriers and transition time make the idea difficult to enact.
Management
Meet the Controversial Muslim Leader Who Has Advised the White House
Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah issued a fatwa condemning ISIS violence last week.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Problem with Drone Strikes
Last Week Tonight examines American use of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Route Fifty
Boston Mayor Angers Hometown Ice Hockey Fans During Sister-City Visit
Marty Walsh clarifies his overseas comments amid social media mess.
Nextgov
Hackers Zero In on Subs, Steal Kentucky Patient Data and Foul Web Developer Site
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Defense
How Much Will the ISIS Fight Cost?
The Pentagon estimates that it is spending up to $10 million per day in Iraq and Syria.
Nextgov
Forget Supersonic Jets. The Military Needs an Odometer for Computer Chips.
Project could keep out Chinese counterfeit chips from military systems
Management
Broadcasting Board Joins Movement Toward Open Office Space
Working with GSA, BBG's renovation could save $2.6 million next year.
Defense
New Strikes Target ISIS's Black Gold
As Turkey mulls the extent of its possible involvement in the campaign against Islamic State forces, the American-led coalition targeted the group's top source of income: oil.
Management
The Unintended Consequence of Special Hiring Authorities for Vets: Fewer Women Hires
The percentage of new female hires in agencies fell six points between 2000 and 2012, partly due to use of special hiring authorities, a new analysis reveals.
Nextgov
Buying Coffee vs. Visualizing the Life Cycle of Federal Spending
More DATA Act considerations.
Route Fifty
Eric Holder Talks Up D.C. Voting Rights On His Way Out the Door
"We pay our taxes. We die in the Army. . . . It is long past time for every citizen to be afforded his or her full responsibilities as well as our full right."
Management
Fire at FAA Facility Wreaks Havoc on Chicago Airports
Man suspected of starting the blaze was a contract employee.
Management