Management
State Department Releases Another Batch of Clinton Emails
State released over 7,000 pages of her messages, but some information now deemed classified is redacted.
Management
In Alaska, Obama Issues Climate Warning
On Monday night near the Arctic Circle, the president skirted talk of Arctic drilling as protesters rallied nearby.
Management
Beyond the Paycheck: One Psychologist's Dream of Meaningful Jobs for Everyone
Meaningful work, argues Barry Schwartz, shouldn't be a luxury. It should be a feature of every job, from CEO to factory worker.
Management
Obama Might Head Back to Columbia University in 2017 — Maybe As a Professor
The school's newspaper is reporting that the president would have some sort of official presence at Columbia in the 2017 academic year.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Kanye West for President
If Trump can lead in the polls in 2015, why can't an outspoken musician in 2020?
Insights
Defense One National Security Survey: September 1, 2015
A new survey of 465 national security professionals suggests widespread doubts on the U.S.-led campaign to defeat the Islamic State and the Obama Administration's signature nuclear agreement with Iran.
Nextgov
DHS Switches on Retooled Virtual Fence Along Arizona Border
Border Patrol has been watching videos of potentially suspicious activity from sensor-studded towers for two weeks.
Route Fifty
Uber’s New Headache in Seattle
Councilmember’s plan could give for-hire drivers a path toward collective-bargaining power.
Nextgov
What Can the Postal Service Learn from Uber?
The Office of the Inspector general suggested apps for mobile payment, and for scanning packages and paying for their pickup.
Nextgov
OMB, Treasury Hammer Out Final DATA Act Standards
The new data standards aim to make it easier for the public and good-government groups to track federal dollars.
Management
Judge Tells IRS to Rethink Privacy Limits on Document Disclosure
Cause of Action calls mixed ruling a “victory for transparency advocates.”
Management
NASA Proposes Next Mission for New Horizons: Beyond Pluto
2014 MU69 lives in the Kuiper Belt, a far region of the solar system that contains objects mostly made of ices
Pay & Benefits
New Feds Will Default Into Riskier TSP Fund Starting Next Week
Employees will no longer be automatically enrolled in the safe but low-yield G Fund.
News
Poll: GOP Would Get Blame for Shutdown
More than a quarter of Americans are downright angry with the federal government.
Management
Watchdog: Pentagon Should Integrate Military Services' Efforts at 'Better Buying Power'
Programs are often redundant while affordability studies get ignored due to fragmented governance, GAO finds.
Route Fifty
Top New Mexico Official Faces 64-Count Indictment; Philly’s Pothole Predicament
Also: Stripping a South Carolina name in Minnesota and North Carolina’s ongoing budget ‘purgatory.’
Defense
The Air Force is Setting Up Tests to Find the Better of Two Fighter Jets
Starting in 2018, the service will pit the A-10 against the F-35.
Defense
As New Book Arrives, Pentagon Warns Special Operators Against Leaks
Defense secretary, SOCOM remind troops to keep secrets as new details of bin Laden raid and other missions emerge.
Management