Defense
The $2.6 Billion Investment in Afghan IT Infrastructure Is Apparently Paying Off
Watchdog reports rare success in the multi-agency effort to rebuild the war-torn nation.
Nextgov
6 Employees Who Could Wreak Havoc at Your Organization
There are certain signals that, with context, can pinpoint an insider threat before they strike.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to Agencies: Let Feds Telework to Avoid Heat
Federal employees can also adjust their daily schedules to avoid high temperatures.
Oversight
House Panel Demands That Agencies Describe Hatch Act Compliance
Chaffetz and Cummings seek definitions of political events and travel decisions.
Nextgov
Can Better IT Management Save Government $5.8B?
A new report emphasizes shared taxonomy for techies, the business side and executives so all stakeholders speak the same language.
Defense
More Than 4,000 Feds Provided Security at GOP Convention
DHS Secretary Johnson praises joint effort led by Secret Service.
Oversight
Why Democrats and Republicans Speak Different Languages
The Republican National Convention proved yet again that the GOP talks about America and U.S. policy with an entire unique vocabulary. It hasn’t always been this way.
Oversight
For Trump, It’s Not Morning In America Anymore
His nomination speech was full of complaints and bluster but failed to show he would solve the country’s problems.
Defense
Donald Trump Doesn’t Understand Cyberwar
The nominee is woefully unprepared for questions about the future of digital conflict.
Management
Is Ivanka Trump Donald’s Actual First Lady?
Perhaps it is Ivanka, and not Melania, who is the other half of the Trump power couple.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump 'Humbly' Accepts the Nomination
Nothing says "humility" like a gold backdrop and your name in a huge font.
Management
Trump and GOP Outline Plans for Federal Government at Republican Convention
Speakers discuss firing feds and dealing with “clueless bureaucrats.”
Management
New Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Gain Traction in Congress
Bipartisan House bill would loop in subcontractors and make experimental rules permanent.
Pay & Benefits
Is Phased Retirement For You?
Assessing the option of gradually easing into post-government life.
Management
Patent Office Urged to Better Define Quality, Rethink Staff Incentives
GAO survey finds most examiners are pressed for time.
Management
Do Republicans Still Think America Is Exceptional?
For years, the GOP has lambasted the left for not valuing American exceptionalism. But the real challenge to American exceptionalism has been brewing on the right.
Management
How to Prevent an Office Dispute From Sabotaging Your Security Clearance
It’s relatively easy for a supervisor or coworker to call your conduct into question, turning a personal vendetta into a career killer.
Management