Management
What Any Leader Can Learn From Pope Francis
Author of new book describes Francis as the most authentic leader he has ever seen.
Defense
Obama: 'It's Going to Take Time' to Weaken ISIS
The president discussed the U.S. mission against the militant group during his visit to Estonia on Wednesday.
Management
What Grover Norquist Learned at Burning Man
The anti-tax activist came away from the Nevada desert party with an appreciation for its demand for "radical self-reliance."
Tech
Even Supreme Court Justices Cite 'Internet Facts' (Just Like the Rest of Us)
A new study finds that Supreme Court justices often cite briefs whose facts come from dubious sources.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Congress Reacted To Eric Cantor's New Paycheck
The Daily Show examines the former congressman's new job.
Defense One
Actual Telepathy Is One Step Closer to the Battlefield
Can you read my mind? Researchers announce first brain-to-brain communication without a surgical implant. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
What Does Alleged iCloud Hack Mean For Federal Agencies?
Federal employees could be uploading sensitive information when they work on their personally owned iPhones.
Management
Annals of the Security State, Presidential-Vacations Edition
Protecting modern presidents is a legitimate and crucial goal. Here is some of what it ends up meaning in practice.
Oversight
Chemical Safety Board Chief Warns of Deadly Factory Explosions
The embattled chairman is frustrated by the glacial pace of efforts to regulate manufacturing dust.
Management
Want to Thrive? 5 Lessons From Zeke About How to Live Well
Another perspective on how to live in the moment and when to move on.
Defense
Police Departments Keep Losing Their Military Humvees and Assault Rifles
At least four police departments have had their Pentagon issued Humvees stolen in the last five years.
Oversight
Homeland Security Spent Millions on Vehicles It Rarely Used
The department lacks a central tracking system, which makes it difficult to enforce governmentwide policies.
Oversight
Why Congress Won't Help Jennifer Lawrence
Or the thousands of less famous women who've been unfairly victimized.
Management
Halliburton to Pay $1 Billion for BP Oil Spill
The majority of the settlement will go to local residents and businesses who were seeking damages from the multi-billion dollar behemoth.
Nextgov
Next CTO Reportedly Waiting for Security Clearance
Google exec Megan Smith said to be the White House’s top choice.
Management
White House Touts Regulatory Neighborliness With Canada
The goal is to reduce economic barriers.
Defense One
Islamic State Militant Beheads U.S. Journalist Steven Sotloff in Video, Group Says
As they warned they would, Islamic State fighters beheaded American Steven Sotloff, says intel group. By Kevin Baron
Route Fifty
Maine Wildlife Officials Want to Scuttle Bear-Hunting Referendum
State says Question 1 would ‘cripple’ its ability to control the bear population.
Management