Defense One
Could Cop Cams Have Prevented the Rise of the Islamic State?
The founder of Taser discusses the evolution of his company and its military future. By Patrick Tucker
Management
It's Still Not That Hard to Defraud the Food Stamp Program
States' manual searches deemed more effective than website tools, watchdog finds.
Management
41 Percent of American Workers Let Paid Vacation Days Go to Waste
And even when they take time off, they can't seem to stop answering emails.
Defense
Does the News of Foley's Failed Rescue Put Troops At Risk?
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Calif., said leak is "outrageous."
Management
Bush and Obama Spurred Ed Snowden to Spill U.S. Secrets
The whistleblower started out as an idealistic booster of the national security state. Illegal and immoral behavior he witnessed on the inside turned him into an outsider.
Tech
Monkeys Can't Get a Copyright
The U.S. Copyright Office includes monkeys on a list of things that do not qualify for copyright protection.
Oversight
The Senate's Scattershot Approach to Ferguson
Lawmakers are pursuing a subcommittee hearing, a bill, and review of a Defense program, but nothing is expected to pass when senators return in September.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Paul Ryan Really Wants To Drive A Bus
What is the Wisconsin representative's true calling?
Defense
GAO: Pentagon Didn't File Paperwork for Berghdal's Prisoner Swap In Timely Manner
Report is already riling up to the Republican base.
Oversight
Two Americans Have Beaten Ebola, but We Don’t Know How
The two infected aid workers have been released from the hospital.
Management
Study: Nobody Is Paying Attention on Your Conference Call
"Please enter the passcode. Then press pound. Now continue playing Candy Crush."
Employee Policy
GSA wants feedback from its tenants
The General Services Administration has launched its annual online Tenant Satisfaction Survey.
Employee Policy
Union: Restore collective bargaining for VA docs, nurses
The National Federation of Federal Employees is urging Congress to restore the collective bargaining rights of the doctors and nurses caring for the nation’s veterans.
Employee Policy
Commerce Dept. issues warning on telework
The Department of Commerce sent 47,000 employees an email warning against erroneous time-keeping.
Defense One
Airstrikes Not Enough to Defeat ISIL, Hagel Says
Defense Secretary Hagel said the U.S. would continue to attack the Islamic State and keep all options open, but the Pentagon is looking for greater regional support and nonmilitary means. By Kevin Baron
Management
Eric Holder’s Challenge in Ferguson
The attorney general is caught between his roles as a civil-rights advocate and a dispassionate seeker of justice.
Oversight
Clintonphobia: Why No Democrat Wants to Run Against Hillary
Given the Clintons' reputation for retaliating for betrayals, it's just not worth it in 2016.
Defense
Chuck Hagel: ISIL Is 'Beyond Anything' The U.S. Has Seen
Obama administration officials signal a lengthy U.S. engagement in Iraq to fight the extremist group.
Defense
GOP Hawks Push Obama to Up the Ante After Foley
Push includes new support for U.S. ground troops, if not (yet) a full-scale re-invasion of the country.
Management