Nextgov
So, What Does a CIO Actually Do All Day?
Sits in lots of meetings, seeks to build consensus and handles the unexpected.
Route Fifty
Inmates in Alaska Locked Up Past Release Dates; Memphis Official Caught With Illegal Power Hookup
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Virginia school system defies Obama on bathrooms; a western Oregon logging ban?; and Dallas neglects city property while still citing violators.
Defense
Targeting the Taliban's Leader
A U.S. drone strike may have killed Mullah Akhtar Mohammed Mansour in Pakistan on Saturday night.
Nextgov
Here are the Companies That Won a Spot on $460M Cyber Command Deal
Work on the nearly half-billion dollar project began earlier this month.
News
Interagency Collaboration—For the Birds
Federal agencies, academics and nonprofits flock together to help migratory birds.
Management
OMB Gets High Marks for Pursuing Cross Agency Priority Goals
GAO suggests a bit more transparency would help interagency cooperation.
Nextgov
'Data Guardians' Now On Watch After Hack at Medicare Agency
"This program is really designed to make the most use of not just our security people, but to make use of all of our employees," one official says.
Management
Twitter Schools the Clinton Campaign on How Venn Diagrams Work
In hindsight, the graphic was a poor choice for the Democrat.
Management
Neurotic? Then Nothing is More Stressful Than Peace and Quiet, Research Shows
Researchers discover that neurotic people find anxiety-inducing environments more restorative than traditionally calm ones.
Defense
Fired Pentagon Whistleblower Goes Public in Attack on IG’s Office
John Crane says senior Pentagon officials destroyed records, altered audits and retaliated against whistleblowers.
Defense
How the Defense Department is Preparing for a Tank War With Russia
Reactive armor and cross-domain fire capabilities are just some of the items on the Army’s must-have list.
Defense
United States Ends Arms Embargo on Vietnam
President Obama, who is on a visit to Hanoi, said the decades-old prohibition on the sales of weapons to a onetime enemy would be lifted.
Defense
Mexico Approves El Chapo’s Extradition to the United States
Joaquin Guzmán still has the right to appeal the decision.
Management
Don’t Let a Toxic Employee Define You
Those master manipulators have a way of destroying morale and draining bosses’ energy.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Oreo Remark
The presumptive GOP nominee's comment about Chris Christie's weight didn't exactly land.
Nextgov
Hackers Steal from Bank to Give to Poor ISIS Fighters, Send Junior High Classmates Porn, Expose N.M. DWI Patients
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
Scott Walker’s Battle to Cut Univ. of Wis.’s Budget Continues; More State Layoffs in Conn.
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: San Francisco police chief resigns; Chicago Fraternal Order of Police scrutiny; and D.C. suburb’s big fight over a swing-set.
Oversight
Lawmakers Push to Ensure Security Clearance Agency Is More Than Just 'a New Name'
Senators ask for details on exactly how new bureau will operate.
Management
HUD Turns to the 'Toyota Way' to Cut Through Red Tape in Hiring
Toyota is offering free advice on speeding up the process without sacrificing quality.
Management