Defense One
What the Intelligence Community Thought Would Happen in 2015 - in 2000
At the turn of the century, a group of intelligence officers offered up what they thought conflict would look like in 2015 would look like. By Kedar Pavgi
Oversight
Senate Appropriations Chief: IRS Cuts Could Have Been Much Worse
Mikulski says spending bill negotiations removed far-steeper decreases favored by the House.
Route Fifty
California City Makes Move to Block Ethanol Trains
West Sacramento now faces a lawsuit after local officials didn’t renew a rail transport permit for a Texas company that ships through the city.
Pay & Benefits
Not All Federal Employees Have the Day After Christmas Off
Postal Service workers and some in security-related jobs will have to report on Dec. 26.
Tech
North Korea Is Experiencing a Full Internet Blackout
Is this what a “proportional response” to the Sony hack looks like?
Management
Google Reveals Government Attempt to Scrub Alleged Prisoner Abuse
The search giant’s latest transparency reports offers granular detail about the takedown requests it receives from governments around the world.
Management
15 Ways to Get Ready for the New Year
Some suggested reading during your holiday downtime.
Management
EPA’s Budget Cut Shrinks Staff to Smallest Since 1989
As GOP intensifies oversight, agency vows to continue with mission.
Management
Lockheed Martin Unit Forfeits $27.5 Million for Overbilling
Justice says contractor violated False Claims Act with underqualified workers.
Management
The Future of Management Training Is Simulations
Transforming the way organizations nurture talent and identify potential leaders.
News
Cigar Enthusiasts Champing at the Bit
Obama's move to normalize relations has opened new trade and investment possibilities.
Management
You Can Be Endorsed for 'Time Travel' and 'WMDs' on LinkedIn
The social network for professionals lets you endorse people for some pretty unusual skills. Here are some of them.
Defense
Did North Korea Really Attack Sony Pictures?
It's too early to take the federal government at its word.
Tech
FCC Acts to Help Online Video Compete With Cable
The commission's plan to redefine TV would make it easier for online sites to offer popular channels.
Oversight
The End of the Obama Era
2014 wasn't just a pendulum swing—it was the closing of a chapter in American politics.
Nextgov
Hackers Wreck Iron Plant Machinery, Spear ICANN Systems and Channel M.C. Hammer
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Defense
U.S. Releases Four Afghan Detainees From Guantanamo
The U.S. still holds 63 detainees who have been cleared for release.
Management
The Strategic Pause: 6 Reasons to Take a Breath
The end of the year pressures us to go full-steam ahead, but stop and evaluate.
Nextgov