Management
When The Public Wants Information, Resistance Is Futile
Ignoring problems won't make them go away.
Defense
Defense Whistleblower Vindicated for Reporting Privacy Violation
Non-supervisors may not demand others’ telework agreements, IG notes.
Tech
Feds: We Can Read Your Email and You'll Never Know
We don't expect our own government to hack our email – but it's happening, in secret, and if current court cases go badly, we may never know how often.
Management
A Style Guide for the Federal Employee
How Washington men working in national security dress—for better or for worse.
Management
A Powerful Image of Michelle Obama and George W. Bush For the Ages
The photo clearly resonates with a country grappling with its own history of racism and slavery
Management
How to Beat a Bully in a Debate
There are certain habits to steer clear of when dealing with someone like Donald Trump in a debate.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Comparing Trump and Clinton Ahead of the First Debate
Clinton's email scandal may look bad, but what do we know about the Trump Foundation?
Management
Trump and Clinton Debate Strategies That Can Make Anyone a Better Public Speaker
Even Trump and Clinton have oratorical anxieties. Here are some research-based strategies presidential candidates and the rest of us can use to overcome them.
Management
OMB Will Revamp Payment Accuracy Website
House members demand better data, more progress on curbing improper payments.
Management
House Clears Bill to Strengthen Program Management
All agencies would appoint new program improvement officers.
Defense
A Mustard Gas Attack on U.S. Troops
A general confirmed that Islamic State fighters used the chemical weapon this week in an attack on American soldiers in Iraq.
Defense
14 Days in Solitary for Chelsea Manning
Prison officials in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, found her guilty of attempted suicide and possessing a book deemed prohibited.
Oversight
Almost 6,000 Americans Have Already Voted for President
The election is 46 days away, but thanks to early voting, some citizens have already made their choice—and millions more have requested absentee ballots.
Pay & Benefits
Everyone Seems to Want Federal Employees to Use Uber
Administration and Congress grapple with overlapping measure to boost rideshare usage.
Management
The Irrational Idea That Humans Are Mostly Irrational
People are smarter than some psychologists would have us think.
Management
Justice Department Grantee Faulted for Sole-Source Youth Mentoring Contracts
Rules against contractor lobbying also were not strictly enforced, IG finds.
Oversight
Libertarian Nominee Gary Johnson is Tied with Trump in an Armed Forces Poll
Trump and Johnson received 37.6 percent and 36.5 percent of troops' support, respectively.
Management
It’s Not Just You: Survey Confirms Meetings are Putting People to Sleep
Unless you are in the 0.01% of people that live for PowerPoint, of course.
Oversight
Politicians Who Debate Hillary Clinton Have a History of Falling into an Obvious Trap
In a twisted way, sexism has often benefited Clinton in past debates.
Oversight