Oversight

Ethics Chair: House Will Reverse Itself on Disclosure of Free Trips

The panel's decision to delete a disclosure requirement—as lawmakers' travel climbs—sparked quick criticism.

Defense

Meet Hurricane Arthur, Your July Fourth Party Crasher

Forecasters expect the storm to pass over North Carolina's Outer Banks on Friday night.

Defense One

Why the U.N. Is Likely Underestimating the Iraq Death Toll

Before we can prevent deaths in Iraq, we first have to learn to count them correctly. By Patrick Tucker

Management

Vanishing Email Isn’t Just an IRS Problem

EPA, Labor and Veterans Affairs all have had trouble locating records sought by critics.

Management

IRS Employees Were Able to Log Work Hours During Shutdown Furloughs

Watchdog critiques agency for bookkeeping weaknesses.

Management

The Company That Thinks it Can Finally Solve the Problem of Business Cards

Sansan is trying to pick up where other firms have failed.

Management

If They Vote, 'Beyonce Voters' Just Might Be Democrats' Secret Weapon

The 'single ladies vote' could decide the election.

Insights

Why the Cyber Security Problem Is Actually a Big Data Problem

The demands of continuous monitoring are leading federal agencies to shift their big data capabilities toward boosting their cyber posture.

Defense

U.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns of 'Specific' Terrorist Threat

According to the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Ugandan police have passed along intelligence on a threat to the Entebbe International Airport.

Management

Would the Confederacy Have Celebrated the Fourth of July?

July 4, 1861, was a day of ambivalence for many Southerners.

Oversight

Newt Gingrich: VA Will be Easier to Fix Than Congress

The former House speaker loves Dallas Buyers Club, fears Michael Bloomberg, and says Congress needs a total overhaul.

Oversight

5 Democrats Who Should Run Against Hillary Clinton

List includes Sen. Claire McCaskill, a leader on contracting oversight.

Defense

U.S. Says It's Been Operating Secretly in Somalia Since 2007

Troops have been active there since the middle of George W. Bush's second term, officials say.

Defense

Real U.S. Defense Secretary Phones Internet's U.S. Defense Secretary

Hagel calls goalkeeper Tim Howard to congratulate him on historic World Cup performance.

Management

7 Ways to Keep Wizard of Oz Syndrome From Killing Your Organization

Are you that man behind the curtain?

Employee Policy

OPM issues reminder on emergency policies

The Office of Personnel Management is attempting to get ahead of any problems that could develop during this year's hurricane season by releasing a list of guidelines, policies and resources for agencies and employees during natural disasters and other emergencies.

Benefits

CBO says compensation reforms could save DOD billions

The Congressional Budget Office has laid out a range of options for reducing compensation for military service members and retirees as a way to cut the defense budget to meet sequestration-mandated spending levels.

Benefits

VA medical center leaders to meet monthly with local partners

The Department of Veterans Affairs took steps this week to bolster its relationships with community health providers and veterans service organizations.

Defense One

The Military Is Already Using Facebook to Track Your Mood

The intelligence community implores you not to delete your Facebook profile. By Patrick Tucker

Defense

Global Strike Command Adds New Job Type to Address Missileer Woes

Assistant director will be a middle-management position charged with supporting command leadership in its efforts to direct junior nuclear personnel.