Oversight
House Republicans Prepare Vote for Next Week on Border Package
McCarthy, Scalise face first big leadership test.
Nextgov
Virtual Border Fence Project Halted After Raytheon Protest
GAO: DHS 'prejudiced' the contract during a botched competition for the $145 million surveillance project.
Management
How to Run a Team of People Who Never See Each Other
The best tips for running a distributed team while maintaining trust, a cohesive culture, and collaboration.
Defense
House GOP and Some Democrats Preparing to Slam Obama for Bergdahl Swap
House Armed Services Committee will mark up a resolution Tuesday condemning the president for negotiating with terrorists.
Defense One
Guantanamo's New Purgatory
If the Periodic Review Boards are to ever meaningfully review Guantanamo detainees' detention, they must address these issues of delay, transparency, and legitimacy. By Zak Newman
Route Fifty
Koch Brothers Firm Threatens to Sue Chicago
As petroleum coke piles grow near neighborhoods, Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants new limits.
Management
The Complete Guide to Having a Creative Breakthrough
Your next lightbulb moment could be closer than you think.
Oversight
White House Again Rebuffs Issa Subpoena of Political Chief
Head of outreach strategy office David Simas is no-show at hearing.
Defense
Russia Accuses the U.S. of Faking MH17 Evidence
Anatoly Antonov, deputy defense minister, said that U.S. intelligence did not do diligent research, and instead "mostly cited social networks."
Defense
Daniel Ellsberg: Snowden Kept His Oath Better Than Anyone in the NSA
That sort of civic courage should inspire other Americans to follow suit, he said.
Defense
What Would the National Guard Actually Do at the Border?
White House calls the move 'symbolic' and says it is intended to 'generate headlines.'
Oversight
Play of the Day: Forget Republicans And Democrats, Voters Want The Galactic Empire
Jimmy Fallon sees Darth Vader as a 2016 candidate.
Management
Is It Better for the Government to Lease or Own?
Five things to consider when your agency needs office space.
Nextgov
European Central Bank Blackmailed After Data Breach
Hackers obtained personal details of individuals who had registered for ECB events.
Employee Policy
Military mail to benefit from new change-of-address system
The Defense Department hopes to cut $4 million a year from its budget by automating the redirection of first-class military mail.
Employee Policy
VA committee: More money not solution to woes
The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on July 24 was not convinced that more funding is the solution to the string of health care problems facing Veterans Affairs.
Defense One
Central American Leaders Push Obama, Congress for Security Assistance
Amid political paralysis over border security in Congress, the White House and DOD are forging ahead with Central American counterparts to address the crisis. By Molly O’Toole
Oversight
House Panel Clears Bills in Hopes of Firing ‘Incompetent’ Execs, Record Manipulators
Democrats and advocacy group raise due process concerns.
Oversight
The 11 Federal Low-Income Programs Paul Ryan Wants to Consolidate
Five agencies administer anti-poverty programs that comprise a big chunk of their budgets.
Management