Defense
The CIA Has an Undercover Female Boss
We won't get to meet her because her identity must remain secret.
Management
Short-Term Flexibility Won't Help Long-Term Impact of Sequestration
Greater control doesn't change the dollars and cents of the equation.
Defense
The Official Story of Who Shot Bin Laden Has Given Way to a Media Feud
Struggle to figure out what really happened the night of May 2, 2011, is getting dirty.
Defense
A Growing Consensus for Shrinking the Defense Budget?
Sequestration’s cuts should be part of larger drawdown, progressive panelists agree.
Defense
Pentagon Hopes to Reduce Furlough Days
Officials are trying to finalize decisions by next week.
Pay & Benefits
Furloughs Could Endanger Feds’ Security Clearances
Senator asks OPM to protect employees who risk losing their jobs because sequestration forces them into debt.
Management
Can a Female Leader Put an End to the Secret Service's Boys Club?
Report says Obama will name Julia Pierson as the agency's new director.
Management
Raytheon to Cut 200 Jobs
Company aims to 'streamline' operations and 'enhance productivity.'
Nextgov
Americans Are Okay with Drone Strikes — in Other Countries
A new Gallup poll suggests that public support for drone use, while broad, narrows as strikes get closer to home.
Defense
Have Americans Forgotten Afghanistan?
As the U.S. grapples with sequestration, the economy, and other policy battles, the war has fallen (even farther) from view.
Nextgov
Relive President Obama's Drone War, in Under 10 Seconds
More than 3,000 people have died as a result of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan since 2004.
Management
Critics Cut Homeland Security a Break on 10th Anniversary
Senators and auditors praise progress on management reforms.
Defense
National Guard Accidentally Sends Furlough Notices
Letters went out after the Pentagon ordered a delay last Thursday.
Nextgov
VA Awards Omnibus IT Contracts Valued at $5.3 Billion
Three firms will vie for computer and network gear orders for five years.
Defense
John Kerry's Surprise Tour Takes Him to Afghanistan to Smooth Things Over
Secretary of State Kerry made another unannounced visit to a country in the Middle East.
Management
Air Force: Fantasy Football Could Help Boost Spirits in Uncertain Times
The project isn’t funded by taxpayers, spokeswoman stresses.
Nextgov
Commentary: When the Whole World Has Drones
U.S. robotic warfare precedent could be fearsome on a global scale.
Defense
Three Dead in Murder-Suicide at Quantico Marine Base
Shooter was a staff member at the officer candidate training school on the base.
Defense
Pentagon Delaying Furlough Notices for Two Weeks
Department to analyze impact of spending bill Congress just passed.
Defense