Defense
Bowe Bergdahl's Fate Will Be Decided by a General Court-Martial
The accused deserter, held for years by the Taliban, could face life in prison if convicted.
Defense
Obama: ISIS Losing Territory, Influence As American Troops Push South in Syria
Speaking at the Pentagon, the president says an expanded war effort — ordered before the Paris attack — is well underway.
Management
The FAA Will Require $5 Registration Fee for Drones
Drone companies are expecting big sales for the holidays, but the government just gave them a lump of coal.
Management
EPA and Energy Department Leaders Hail Paris Climate Accord
McCarthy and Moniz echo State Department on impact on private markets.
Nextgov
Why the Federal Government Tracks Visitors to Dot-Govs
Analytics.usa.gov keeps tabs on traffic to more than 4,000 government websites.
Oversight
Spending Bill Remains Up in the Air as New Shutdown Deadline Approaches
The government is only funded through Wednesday, and the tax extenders deal is unfinished.
Management
No One Is Buying Books Written By Presidential Candidates
Writing one seems the price of entry into the race—but that doesn’t mean it’ll find an audience.
Defense
Ladies, Join the Military For Equal Pay
The corporate world could learn a few lessons from the US military.
Management
Transition Teamwork: Helping New Leaders Make Smart Choices
How to streamline complex decision processes.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'W' Examines the Republican Presidential Field
Will Ferrell reprises his impression on Saturday Night Live to deconstruct the GOP race.
Nextgov
Hackers Pocket IBM Secrets in China, File Maine Health Records Elsewhere, and Defraud Elephant Bar Diners
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
These 5 Major Fiscal Problems Await Louisiana's Next Governor
Bobby Jindal relied on short-term fixes that did nothing to address years of "unresolved structural deficits." Here are the budgetary challenges that await John Bel Edwards in Baton Rouge.
Management
Obama’s Favorite Song of the Year is Kendrick Lamar's 'How Much A Dollar Cost'
The president has a history of referencing rap music on the campaign trail and in the White House.
Management
Presidential Hopefuls Should Debate Government Management, Says Volcker
Ex-Fed chairman warns of crisis in trust on release of new report listing agency mishaps.
Nextgov
CIOs May Find a Secret Weapon in FITARA
One CIO threatened to cut off access for insecure users and put a freeze on IT spending.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Gives Feds Half-Day Off on Christmas Eve
Half day keeps with tradition when Christmas falls on a Friday.
Nextgov
Government Finishes Mailing Letters to Hack Victims -- But Still Can’t Track Down 1.5 Million of Them
The government has finished mailing 93 percent of the victims.
Oversight
USPS Looking for Ways to Sell Its $3.6B Brand to Boost Revenue
Inspector general thinks the trusted Postal Service can better leverage its name.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Signs Bill Pushing Back Shutdown Deadline 5 Days
The continuing resolution gives lawmakers some time to finalize omnibus spending bill.
Management