Defense
Defense Sends White House Plan to Close Guantanamo, Move Detainees to the United States
Hours after 10 percent of the remaining detainees leave Cuba, the defense secretary said he’s handed the president a plan for “Gitmo North.”
Tech
The Transportation Department Is Getting Ready for the Driverless Car Era
New policies will make it easier for autonomous cars to hit the road.
Management
Three Private Firms Just Landed Huge NASA Contracts to Haul Cargo to Space
It's a lot like FedEx, but at mach 10.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton is Not Connecting With Young Voters
The Democratic frontrunner is losing millennials to Bernie Sanders.
Management
How to Get Clarity, Accountability and Results in 5 Minutes
There’s a reason things don’t get done.
Management
Here's Everything Federal Employees Need to Know About Thursday's GOP Debates
The sixth Republican debate featured a range of ideas to reform the "evil" federal government.
Route Fifty
Nasal Spray Meant to Help Combat Opioid Deaths Will Be Priced Lower for State, Local Agencies
The product is expected to hit shelves in the coming weeks.
Oversight
How the Government Bungled the Ebola Response
Agencies ultimately got it right -- after they first put federal personnel and the public at risk.
Management
Seeking Nominations for the Best in Public Service
The Service to America Medals program is looking to honor a few great feds.
Nextgov
Congress Left in the Dark about Government’s Cyber Workforce Shortages
OPM is building a database of cyber jobs in government, but it’s not required to report its progress to Congress.
Route Fifty
Connecticut’s GE Loss is Boston’s ‘Powerball’ Gain
The Fortune 500 leader had threatened to leave the Nutmeg State. Now we know where the company will end up.
Management
Demoted VA Senior Executives Appeal Their Punishment
The Merit Systems Protection Board will render a decision on Diana Rubens and Kimberly Graves in the next few weeks.
Management
OPM: Not Every Senior Executive Is Outstanding
Agency urges federal managers to make meaningful distinctions in performance ratings and bonuses in 2016.
Pay & Benefits
The Index: 2016 Edition
Your annual guide to retirement planning, organized by topic.
Nextgov
Number of Deaths in Police Custody Higher than Media Reports: DOJ Data
The story of police brutality has been missing one data point – a federal accounting of the problem.
Management
GSA Lease Rates Aren't Competitive with the Private Sector's
Congressional auditor recommends agencies be more flexible on geographic needs.
Nextgov
CIOs: Use the Cloud, or Else?
If you’re responsible for managing your agency’s IT and you haven’t moved applications to the cloud, at least one CIO thinks you should get the ax.
Management
Budget Director Previews Fiscal 2017 Proposals in Baltimore
Donovan highlights “investments” to expand opportunity, revitalize neighborhoods.
Management
Democrats Welcome President Obama's Ultimatum on Guns
Senate candidates are fine with the president’s demand that they support restrictions on firearms. What a difference a decade makes.
Management