News
Why Obama’s Post-Presidential Role Model Could be Herbert Hoover
President shows some interest in tackling government reform after he leaves office.
Management
State Department Still Vague on Who Okayed Clinton Email Set-Up
Variety of possible players hinted at in new court filing.
Pay & Benefits
Things Don’t Look Good for a 2016 COLA
Federal retirees aren’t likely to see a cost-of-living adjustment increase next year, based on current data.
Defense
Top Admiral Opens the Door to Women Joining the Navy SEALs
Admiral Jonathan Greenert says “there is no reason” why women can’t join the elite unit if they can pass the notoriously difficult training program.
Management
Supreme Court: Constitution Protects Birthright Citizenship
In a case with a lot of similarities to today’s immigration debate, the high court said the children of undocumented immigrants are still U.S. citizens.
Defense
Manning Is In Trouble For Violating Prison Rules for Magazines, Books
The U.S. soldier convicted of leaking classified information has been found guilty of violating rules for permitted reading material.
Defense
The Release of Ashley Madison Hack Data Is Embarrassing – And a Major Security Threat
The basic identifying information from the breach of the site can be used access other systems.
Oversight
Senior Execs and Managers Blast Union for ‘Hit List’ of VA Officials to Fire
Congressional panels asked to investigate ‘internal review’ of management.
Route Fifty
Route Fifty City-County Roadtrip Recap: Should Frederick Remove Its Bust of a Pro-Slavery Historic Figure?
In this historic city, the legacy of the Civil War and slavery is front and center.
Defense
Here Are the Two Women Who Completed Army's Ranger School
Shortly after two women earned their Army Ranger tabs, the Navy's top admiral said SEALs will give women their shot.
Route Fifty
Drought-Fueled ‘Self Deportation’ in California; Ashley Madison Hack’s Municipal Targets
Also: Aging Twin Cities suburbs go begging for subsidies and a look at where Confederate flag rallies have taken place.
Management
Travelers Can Write Yelp Reviews For the TSA
The crowdsourcing hub is now a place to rate airport security experiences. Here are the best reviews so far.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton, Reporters Spar Over Private Email Server
Clinton says she did not send or receive classified information and using a personal account was allowed at the time.
Management
The First Openly Transgender White House Staffer Was Just Appointed
Raffi Freedman-Gurspan will work as outreach and recruitment director for presidential personnel.
Management
GE Saw the Light on Performance, Government Should Too
The answer is not to end employee reviews, but to make them better.
Management
Play of the Day: Trump's Immigration Plan is Quite Restrictive
The mogul's new position paper would've kept his own grandfather out of the United States.
Route Fifty
Route Fifty City-County Roadtrip Recap: Baltimore City Hall’s Tough Year
Charm City has faced significant challenges in 2015, relations with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan are tense and the road to recovery is unclear.
Pay & Benefits
The Government Is Still Considering Better and Longer Protections for Hack Victims
Federal employees could also be headed for their own post-hack perk.
Management
Jeb Bush: Working for Uncle Sam Should Not Be ‘Lifetime Employment’
Firing poor performers should be easier across government -- not just at the VA, according to Republican presidential hopeful.
Defense