Defense

Feds Charge Three Kansas Men in Domestic Terror Plot

Prosecutors say the trio targeted an apartment complex housing immigrants and a mosque for a post-election attack.

Defense

How Geography Explains Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

Because of its location, America can choose whether it wants to be a gatekeeper or a global policeman.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Now Promising Heaven

The GOP nominee's messianic complex was on display last week.

Nextgov

Quiz: Are You A Hacker's Best Friend?

Beef up your cyber know-how with a few quick tips.

Route Fifty

Nebraska’s Rules That Limit Movie Megaplexes; Tucson’s Gun Buyback Program Under Fire

Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Opioid epidemic’s newest killer drug; Minnesota municipalities facing shortage of candidates for public office; and King tides swamp low-lying areas of South Florida.

Nextgov

FDA Official: Medical Devices Should Be Designed For Hostile Environments

In health care, cyber intrusions into medical devices could be life-threatening.

Defense

Potemkin Jets Unlikely To Fool U.S. Satellites

But Russia’s inflatable decoys just might tie up scarce U.S. resources long enough to make a difference.

Management

It Costs U.S. National Parks almost $1 Million a Year Each to Keep Looking Natural

Without intervention, our park system would be a complete mess.

Nextgov

Audit: Secret Service Info Systems Still Weak a Year After Chaffetz Leak

The audit cites outdated access controls and poor privacy protections.

Oversight

Paul Ryan's Alternate Election

Stuck with Donald Trump, the House speaker insists on running a 2016 campaign that doesn’t exist.

Management

SBA Joins with LinkedIn to Boost Private Board Diversity

Library of Congress research highlights benefits of lending to minority firms.

Management

Psychology Suggests That Power Doesn’t Make People Bad— It Just Reveals Their True Natures

Power makes us feel free to be our authentic selves.

Pay & Benefits

After Years of Decline, Obama Admin Tries New Approach to Spur Feds’ Annual Giving

Obama signs order allowing feds to donate time to CFC, not just money.

Management

Another Guilty Plea in Navy’s 'Fat Leonard' Bribery Case

Lieutenant commander accepted cash, hotel rooms and sex services in Singapore-based scheme.

Nextgov

Now You Can Ping Obama on Facebook

The White House has created a Facebook chatbot.

Management

It's Time to Reform OMB, Experts Say

The White House Office of Management and Budget needs to pay more attention to management.

Management

You Can Make Your Email Feedback Sound Less Critical With One Word

Your messages will be more effective, and colleagues more receptive.

Nextgov

Tech Unit Stretches Federal Pay System to Recruit Cyber Talent

To attract private-sector cybersecurity talent, 18F is offering potential hires jobs at the top of the General Schedule pay scale, a level traditionally reserved for high-level supervisors with managerial roles and a step below the Senior Executive Service.

Management

The Justice Department's New Police Shooting Database

The gap in data has been an embarrassment for the federal government.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump, Cosby and Clinton

One Donald, two Bills and a whole lot of terrible allegations.