Defense

Analysis: A Global War on Terror by Another Name Doesn't Tell Us How to Succeed

President Obama rejected the Bush-era term Global War on Terrorism in a major speech announcing changes to his counterterrorism policies.

Management

Making Government Faster

Report highlights importance of measuring time for agency tasks.

News

The Union and the IRS Scandal

NTEU president says she had no discussions with the White House related to targeting of conservative groups.

Management

No Furloughs at Agriculture Through September

USDA becomes the latest department to get a reprieve from Congress.

Management

Americans Still Like the Postal Service

Survey shows most want USPS to continue to deliver throughout the country.

Management

Bill to Keep Tax Cheats Out of Fed Workforce Introduced in Senate

Measure is similar to legislation that failed in the House in April.

Defense

Panel Provides Money for 1,600 More Customs and Border Staff

House appropriators ignore Obama request for a pay raise in 2014, however.

Management

The Steve Jobs Emails That Show How to Win a Hard-Nosed Negotiation

The emails provide an extraordinary view of a high-stakes battle between two leaders.

Nextgov

Video: Jon Stewart Rips Senators for Letting Apple Off Easy on Corporate Taxes

‘There is nothing Apple can do to get us mad at them,’ comedian jokes.

Management

Don't Hold Your Breath Waiting for Public Opinion to Turn Against Obama

The president has a base of loyalists that won't quit and, at least for now, there's no evidence he was involved in any scandals.

Management

Obama to Nominate Katherine Archuleta as OPM Director

Former campaign official has served in Labor, Energy and Transportation departments.

Management

Yes, Power Corrupts, But Power Also Reveals

Power may simply help reveal our true colors.

Management

Analysis: Is It Too Hard to Fire Misbehaving Feds?

Consider the IRS scandal as a test case.

Defense

West Point Sergeant Accused of Spying on Female Cadets

He has been charged with secretly filming the cadets in showers and locker rooms.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Yes, the IRS Did Miss an Important Filing Deadline

Lois Lerner’s testimony is the main topic on late-night TV.

Nextgov

Tesla Is First Green Tech Firm to Pay Back Its Energy Dept. Loan

The government made $12 million on the 2009 loan.

Management

Analysis: The Audacity of Eric Holder Admitting Team Obama Killed 4 Americans

... and praise for the supposed commitment to transparency.

Nextgov

For Twitter Users, Two-Step Verification Is Finally Here

The added layer of security will likely help prevent hackings in the future.

Oversight

House Panel Backs Greater Oversight of Union Workers with Federal Salaries

Bill would require OPM to submit an annual official time report.

Nextgov

Ten Key Skills for Landing a Big Data Job

Hiring managers want professionals who have a combination of Hadoop and Java expertise.