Defense
Experts: The Dark Web is Too Slow for Terrorists to Even Deal With
It's way too much hassle.
Tech
NASA Looks to Explore the Oceans of the Outer Solar System
A new generation of probes will look for signs of life in the liquid plumes that shoot out from Jupiter and Saturn’s moons.
Management
The Upsides of Getting Fired Over and Over Again
I no longer assume some benevolent caretaker will provide for my livelihood. And I've realized there are worse things than being fired.
Oversight
Is the Federal Government Wasting Its Money on Art?
Jason Chaffetz is on a mission to find out.
Defense
Defense Secretary Ash Carter Announces the Death of ISIS' No. 2 Leader
It had been at least seven months since the U.S. last announced the untimely demise of an Islamic State second-in-command.
Oversight
DHS Allowed Employees to Stay on Paid Leave for Years While It Investigated Misconduct
Three in 10 employees on admin leave for more than one year returned to their jobs anyway.
Feds Charge Iranian Hacker in Infiltration of N.Y. Dam’s IT Systems
The attack on the Bowman Avenue Dam “represents a frightening new frontier in cybercrime,” according to U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.
Management
Why FOIA Obligations Don't Apply to Congress
Bar Association attorney says it's not because lawmakers are protecting themselves.
Management
Getting the Right People in the Right Job for IT Modernization
To successfully implement the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, agencies will need a focused HR strategy.
Management
Defense Department Issues Partial Civilian Hiring Freeze
Pentagon launches ban as it attempts to reduce HQ civilians by 25 percent.
News
The Oregon Occupiers Left Behind Quite a Mess
The Fish and Wildlife Service released photos of the scene after the Malheur occupiers left in February.
Management
National Science Foundation Funding Freeze Hits Museums Collections
NSF has paused a grant scheme that keeps biological collections afloat, and scientists are mad.
Defense
Seeking to Boost Its Public Image, F-35 Joins the Airshow Circuit
Program officials are trying to improve popular perceptions of the late, over-budget Joint Strike Fighter.
Defense
A New Eight-Minute Islamic State Video Prominently Features Donald Trump
“Brussels was one of the great cities—one of the most beautiful cities of the world 20 years ago—and safe,” Trump says in the video.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Apple and the FBI Trade Barbs
The Daily Show looks at the newest developments in the privacy battle.
Management
Young People Aren't Signing Up to Work for the IRS
Commissioner says agency needs more young workers in the pipeline to avoid leadership gaps.
Pay & Benefits
Winning the Three-Legged Race to Financial Security
Making the most of your benefits and personal savings.
Pay & Benefits
House GOP Doubles Down on $300B in Federal Workforce, Pay Cuts
Proposal to reduce the rate of return on the TSP's government securities fund also resurfaces.
Management
Advice From a Marine: 3 Questions All Leaders Should Ask Themselves
A battle-tested approach to leading people effectively.
Defense