Management

Former NSA Chief Trashes Obama Administration During Amtrak Ride

Michael Hayden was giving off-the-record interviews by phone while a former MoveOn staffer eavesdropped on train.

Defense

The U.S. Warns Foreign Officials of Another Possible Snowden Leak

Documents could reveal secret agreements and collaborations, sometimes with countries that aren't publicly seen as allies.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Everybody Hates U.S.

Obamacare and NSA surveillance-- it's all just a huge mess.

Nextgov

Hagel Could Remove One of the NSA Chief’s Key Duties: Running Cyber Command

The National Security Agency director's dual role exacerbates tension between the intelligence and military communities, former officials say.

Pay

Postal mail handlers to get raise

U.S. Postal Service mail handlers are slated for a pay increase in November.

Management

John Kerry: Foreign Leaders Mocked Us Over the Shutdown

Foreign officials joked about buying Kerry meals.

Nextgov

Officials Spent Just Two Weeks Testing HealthCare.gov Prior to Launching It

In contrast, the website Medicare.com underwent months of assessment.

Defense

At Least Two Shot Near Millington Navy Base in Tennessee

The suspect is now in custody, and a previous lockdown has since been lifted.

Management

Contractors Say Shutdown Forced Them to Reprioritize

Many companies received stop-work orders that might have been unnecessary.

Management

The White House's Original Sin: A Failure of Effective Management

The Healthcare.gov debacle shows the administration doesn't know how to run the executive branch.

Management

3 Levers to Pull for Smoother Budgeting

What can we learn from the budget brawls of late?

Oversight

Issa: Let All Americans Into Feds’ Health Plan

Oversight committee chairman’s bill would open up FEHBP to all citizens.

Management

Obama Meets with Top Public Servants

President greets 2013 Service to America honorees at White House nearly a week after the government reopens.

Defense One

Each U.S. Troop In Afghanistan Now Costs $2.1 Million

The average U.S. troop cost will nearly double in the final year of the war. By Kevin Baron

Management

Bill Would Keep National Parks Open During Government Shutdowns

Legislation would allow states to foot the bill temporarily if Uncle Sam closes again.

Management

GSA Could Save More in High-Value Leases, Watchdog Says

Lack of funds has delayed shift from pricier leasing to ownership.

Defense

The Blue Angels Are Back in Action

Squadron of stunt pilots will be operating its full tour schedule this year, Navy announces.

Oversight

Budget Conference Committee Schedules First Meeting for Next Wednesday

Negotiators are attempting to reconcile fiscal 2014 spending plans.

Oversight

Play of the Day: A Nightmare on Wall Street

The screwed up legacy of HealthCare.gov, fake Tweets, and some risky dealings with the devil at JPMorgan Chase.

Nextgov

Officials Aren’t Counting the Growing Cost of Online Obamacare Fraud

FBI, FTC and HHS say tracking dollars lost to fake exchanges and other sites that prey on insurance applicants isn’t their responsibility.