Nextgov
First of its Kind Venture Capital Fund Pumps Millions into GovTech Startups
The GovTech Fund has raised $23 million and invested in four companies.
Management
The NFL Shows That Culture Change (or Lack of It) Starts at the Top
There has to be alignment between what you’re asking people to do and what you do.
Route Fifty
Alaska’s Distressing Murder Ranking; NYC Council Speaker’s Retribution?
Also in our weekend State & Local news roundup: Virginia’s toll-billing glitch, Las Vegas’ new car-washing regs.
Management
Mitt Romney's Friends Keep Pushing Him to Run for President
Democrats have Hillary Clinton, but Republicans still lack a clear 2016 frontrunner to direct their speculation toward.
Nextgov
What Kind of CTO Will Megan Smith Be?
Former Googler Megan Smith said she’ll take an expansive view of technology in her new role.
Nextgov
Skyping Fake Bomb Threats in the Name of ISIS Not a Wise Move
21-year-old Connecticut gamer arrested for "swatting" schools nationwide.
Management
The Upside of Pessimism
The theory of defensive pessimism suggests that imagining—and planning for—worst-case scenarios can be more effective than trying to think positively.
Defense
New Guidance Aims to Help Vietnam-Era Vets Who Are Denied Benefits
The Pentagon wants to make it easier for vets suffering from PTSD who received less-than-honorable discharges to obtain service benefits.
Defense
What the White House Means When It Says 'We're at War' with ISIS
'We are at war with [ISIS] in the same way that we are at war with Al Qaeda and its affiliates around the world,' White House press secretary Josh Earnest said.
Management
Why Every Executive Needs to Be Both a Hedgehog and a Fox
It’s critical to focus on the details and the big picture.
Oversight
Senate Backs Extension of Pilot Program Expanding Whistleblowers' Court Options
Bill now heads to President Obama’s desk.
Defense
Too Little Is Known About Vets’ Troubles, Watchdog Finds
Despite new transition programs, VA still struggles to deliver help.
Nextgov
Archives Hackathon Wants to Make Wikipedia Even Better
Everyone’s invited to the Open Government WikiHack later this month.
Management
The Complete Guide to Being on Time
Don't overload your schedule and make better use of your time.
Oversight
George W. Bush Never Wanted To Be a 'Wartime President'
Bush offered recollections of the 2001 terrorist attacks during a luncheon in Cleveland.
Defense
ISIS Is at Least Twice as Big as We First Thought It Was
CIA report estimates the group has 20,000 to 31,500 fighters across Iraq and Syria.
Defense
Russia's Militarization of the North Pole Has U.S. Lawmakers on Edge
Moscow is beefing up its military presence in the Arctic region at a faster rate than any other polar nation.
Management
Nothing’s Fair About Obama’s Fair Pay Order
Industry group says the president’s executive order will result in blacklisting some of the best firms for minor infractions.
Management