Oversight
Would a DHS Shutdown Mark the 'Height of Irresponsibility?'
Democrats say it would, Republicans counter that "it wouldn’t be the end of the world."
Defense
Panel Expected to Call For Major Changes to Military Retirement and Health Benefits
Commission reportedly will recommend a new retirement system that would result in less generous pensions.
Defense One
Obama To Propose Pentagon Spending Boost in 2016
President Barack Obama will send Congress a $585 billion defense spending plan on Monday, that would boost the Pentagon budget to levels not seen since 2012. By Marcus Weisgerber
Management
VA Announces Major Department Realignment
Official says reorganization is not about job cuts, and that there is 'more than enough work' to go around.
Management
Homeland Security IG Protests Redactions in Report on Airport Security Lapses
TSA argued information omitted from the report on vulnerabilities at JFK Airport was sensitive.
Defense
Senators Reintroduce Sick Leave Bill for Disabled Vets
Legislation would give 104 hours of sick leave up front to first-year feds who are wounded warriors.
Oversight
Border Bill That DHS Chief Has Called 'Unworkable' Faces a Fight on Capitol Hill
Both Democrats and conservative Republicans oppose the measure.
Management
It’s Hard to Know How Much Defense Is Really Spending on Conferences
IG questions record-keeping.
Defense
The Pentagon Has No Idea How Many Employees It Needs
Laws capping number of employees have been waived since 2002.
Defense
Obama Won't Hear Cheers in India on Afghanistan Policy
New Delhi worries about effect of U.S. military pullout in Afghanistan.
Defense
Geospatial Agency Chief Takes Care Not to Oversell Intelligence on the Islamic State
Cardillo praises Defense agency’s new transparency, role in Ebola crisis.
Oversight
The CIA's Most Important Overseer Is Abetting Its Torture Coverup
Senator Richard Burr now leads the Senate committee charged with keeping tabs on the spy agency. But he's behaving more like a CIA asset.
Defense
Republican Lawmakers Again Propose Slashing 115,000 Civilian Defense Jobs
Bill would target both rank-and-file and senior execs at the Pentagon.
Defense
The Savings from Seven Key Afghanistan Audits: $1.1 Billion
SIGAR’s summary shows Defense Department declined to implement 35 of 209 recommendations.
Defense
Air Force Doubles Bonus Pay for Drone Pilots
Eligible personnel will receive monthly incentive pay of $1,500 -- up from the current rate of $650.
Tech
CIA Review Board Clears Spy Agency of Wrongdoing in Senate Hack
The new report contradicts earlier statements from the agency.
Management
VA Boosts Security After Texas Shooting
Department procures 16 more contract guards for El Paso facility after gunman kills doctor and himself.
Oversight
How Hard Will Senate GOP Fight on Immigration?
Unlike in the House, Senate Republicans seem more concerned with homeland security funding than fighting Obama.
Defense
Pentagon: Hackers Didn't Get Classified Information From Hack
Military Twitter and YouTube accounts were hijacked just as Obama was pushing for better cybersecurity.
Management