Management
And Now Let Us Praise, and Consider the Absurd Luck of, Famous Men
A lesson about the success of Great Men from Intel co-founder Bob Noyce's life story.
Oversight
Senator Puts Wasteful Contractors and Agencies 'On Notice'
Former state auditor McCaskill will lead a new oversight subcommittee.
Defense
Analysis: What's Wrong With Having a Secret Assassination Court?
The Obama Administration has considered establishing a special court to rubber-stamp targeted killings. But that won't do a thing to take care of civil libertarians' objections.
Oversight
Play of the Day: North Korean Nukes and Obama’s Speech
Late-night hosts preview and (kind of) review Obama’s address..
Defense
The Next Hurdle for Hagel's Confirmation as Pentagon Chief
Most still expect he'll make it, but it’s unclear where the votes are.
Management
Watergate: Marco Rubio’s Awkward Drink of Water In GIF Form
The senator and a bottle of Poland Spring create Internet sensation.
Management
Obama Exchanges Heartwarming ‘Fist Bump’ With Mark Kirk
A special moment caught between Obama and the recently returned senator.
Management
In Dueling Addresses, Marco Rubio and President Obama Use Words You Wouldn't Expect
In his State of the Union address, President Obama went big on "More" and "Jobs." Marco Rubio's response? "More" and "Government."
Oversight
Obama: We Need 'Smarter Government'
President's State of the Union urges lawmakers to "keep the people's government open."
Nextgov
Obama’s cyber executive order lays foundation for mandatory regulations
The directive expands to all critical sectors a Defense Department program that shares classified threat intelligence.
News
State of the Union: In Defense of Government and its Employees
Real-time analysis of the president's speech.
News
Scalia Doesn't Mince Words on State of the Union
Justice says he does not want to "lend dignity" to the "childish spectacle."
Management
Full Text: President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Speech
Here is the transcript, as prepared for delivery.
Defense
Top Pentagon Brass Lay Out Details of Sequestration Nightmare
Joint Chiefs ask senators to cancel threat and adjust continuing resolution.
Defense
Senate Panel Backs Hagel Nomination on Party-Line Vote
Full Senate vote on controversial nominee expected later this week.
Pay & Benefits
Public-Sector Workers Rally Against Sequestration
Unions will meet with lawmakers to discourage automatic budget cuts.
Management
The 9 Biggest Cliches in State of the Union Addresses
As Obama heads to the teleprompter, White House speechwriters spot the tired phrases he should avoid.
Management