Nextgov

Watchdog: DOD Needs Better Insight Into National Guard’s Cyber Response Capabilities

The Pentagon doesn't have full visibility into what the national guard could do, a GAO report finds.

Nextgov

Why a Hack on Education Department Would Be Worse than the OPM Breach

Despite housing tens of millions of people’s sensitive information and 180-plus databases, the agency doesn’t "even have the most basic of tools” to protect them against breaches, Chaffetz said.

Management

House Panel Subpoenas VA For Artwork Spending, Documents on Delayed $1 Billion Construction Project

Department won’t release certain employee interviews related to the investigation of contract cost overruns of new medical center in Colorado.

Nextgov

Congressional Probe Says OPM Hackers Arrived in 2012 And We Will Never Know What They Took

The breaches were avoidable, according to the report.

Oversight

Miami Beach Presents a Challenge for CDC's Zika-Fighting Efforts

Luxury high-rises in Florida's cities are making it harder for authorities to fight disease-spreading mosquitoes.

Oversight

When Hillary Clinton Coughs

A coughing spell is fueling right-wing attempts to portray the candidate as weak and frail. Her history suggests otherwise.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Obama, Trump and Stairs

Chinese officials disrespected the president at the G20 summit, Trump says.

Management

How Branding Can Transform Government Customer Service

Government agencies tend to suffer from an extreme form of myopia.

Route Fifty

Download Our New State and Local Law Enforcement Ebook

The challenges police agencies face are immense. The threats and dangers are real. And the solutions are not simple.

Nextgov

Spy Agency To Pilot Insider-Threat Hunting Tech

NGA intends to sole-source a contract for technology that analyzes employees' text.

Oversight

DHS Exposes Thousands of Individuals' Private Information -- Including Feds, Golfers and Priests

Individuals had contacted two men illegally selling information to defeat polygraphs.

Management

VA Is On Lawmakers’ Radar as Congress Returns From Recess

House panel considers subpoenas for information on department spending; Republican leadership puts employee accountability bill on September floor agenda.

Management

Study: Women Ask for Raises as Often as Men — They Just Don't Get Them

And women aren't any more anxious about damaging their workplace relationships than men, either.

Oversight

Senate Banking Panel Running Out of Time on Obama Nominees

Ex-Im Bank still lacks quorum to do large deals as Congress nears end of session.

Defense

The Same Culprits That Targeted Election Boards Might Have Also Targeted Ukraine

More circumstantial evidence suggests Russian-backed actors targeted state election boards.

Nextgov

Did Clinton Officials Obstruct Justice? House Oversight Asks Court For Review

Rep. Jason Chaffetz sent two letters calling for investigation of deleted emails.

Pay & Benefits

Feds Can Donate Leave to Louisiana Flood Victims

President Obama has directed OPM to establish an emergency leave transfer program so federal employees can help colleagues affected by the disaster.

Management

An Inside Look at How Agencies Handle Whistleblower Revelations

The intelligence community is trying to change hearts and minds about what it means to blow the whistle on wrongdoing.

Oversight

Can Congress Give the Next President a Fresh Start?

As lawmakers return to Washington after a long break, Democrats are hoping to ensure that Hillary Clinton doesn’t inherit a big spending fight if she wins in November.

Management

Why a Four-day Workweek is Not Good For Your Health

The idea of a four-day workweek sounds great, and many companies have tested or even implemented it, citing happier, healthier workers. But here's why it may not be healthy.