Oversight
The Government Can't Be Sued for Secret Spying It Keeps Secret
The Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit from privacy groups about the matter.
Pay & Benefits
Next up for Agencies: Bargaining Over Furloughs
Most feds expect they will have trouble making ends meet if furloughed due to sequester, union says.
Defense
Army Squandering Millions on Unreturned Clothing, Equipment
Civilians and contractors cost government at least $20 million over the last six years, report finds.
Management
Contractors Protest Continuing Bad News on Sequestration
‘Time is up,’ says Professional Services Council, as Pentagon slows payments.
Defense
The 10 States That Should Be Most Afraid (and Least Afraid) of the Sequester's Military Cuts
The sequester is Washington's revenge on itself -- and Hawaii
Defense
'Zero Dark Thirty' Is Off the Hook with the Senate
The Senate Intelligence Committee has dropped its investigation into the movie.
Defense
At Defense, Hagel Would Face a Tough Task on Day 1: Handling Massive Spending Cuts
Hagel is likely to get confirmed on Tuesday.
News
Some Agencies Won’t Need Furloughs Under Sequester
SBA, GAO and Smithsonian have said they will not force employees to take unpaid leave.
Tech
Air Force Nuke Command Could Furlough 2,900 Civilians Under Sequester
Command expects a 20-percent budget decline.
Oversight
Freeze Federal Hiring So Critical Feds Don’t Need to Be Furloughed, Lawmaker Says
Sen. Coburn also demands documents on grant-promoting expenses.
Defense
Afghanistan Just Banned U.S. Troops from an Entire Province
Afghanistan's National Security Council ordered all NATO and American troops out of the Wardak Province following allegations that American Special Operations forces tortured and murdered locals.
Tech
Senate Republicans Finally Get Their Hands on Benghazi Emails
The emails should placate the Senators looking to delay the confirmation of Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.
Nextgov
You Call This an Army? The Terrifying Shortage of U.S. Cyberwarriors
Demand for cyber labor is far outstripping supply.
Management
Coming to A State Near You: Big Spending Cuts
White House offers up state-by-state details on the effects of sequestration.
Defense
'Argo' Is Great, But 52 American Hostages Are Still Looking for Justice
They and their survivors are pushing Congress for action.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB Braces for Possible Flood of Furlough Appeals
The tiny agency that handles personnel complaints from federal employees could be inundated in a sequester.
Defense
Fight Over Hagel's Confirmation May Be Ending
AP reports that the Defense nominee has enough Senate votes to be confirmed.
Management
If Sequestration Happens, What's Getting the Ax?
Flight delays, furloughs, military cuts and more.
Defense