Defense
White House Spokesman: Schumer Opposition to Iran Deal 'Disappointing' But Not a Surprise
President Obama got a heads-up on the senator's defection, the press secretary said Friday.
Defense
The Coast Guard Busted a Submarine Full of 16,000 Pounds of Cocaine
The July catch was the biggest drug bust in USCG history.
Route Fifty
Bloomberg Philanthropies Name First ‘What Works Cities’ for Data Improvement Initiatives
Eight mid-sized cities will be getting expert support and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
Management
Federal Hiring Reform Bill Heads for Obama’s Signature
10,000 feds will soon have better access to benefits and career advancement.
Oversight
Senate Votes To Protect Federal Retirees From Fraud
Bipartisan bill would give U.S. attorneys authority to prosecute financial scammers who misuse federal retiree funds.
Oversight
Republican Debate Turns Spectacle and Leaves Trump on Top
The prime-time event produces fireworks and some surprises as second-tier candidates find ways to break through.
Management
4 Ways to Boost Employee Performance and Job Satisfaction
Raising their self-esteem goes a long way.
Defense
Army Holds Huge Exercise To Show Off Lethality
After spending 14 years fighting insurgents in Afghanistan and Iraq, the U.S. Army is preparing for a hybrid war.
Management
A NOAA Weather Model Shows Animated Storms and City Lights
NOAA’s weatherView animates real-time wind in a gorgeous way.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Casting the 2016 GOP Field
Conan O'Brien finds people -- and things -- who look like the players in Thursday's debate.
Management
Here's Everything Feds Need to Know About Thursday's GOP Debates
Candidates hint at how they would mange the federal bureaucracy.
Pay & Benefits
Dear Congress: Stop Messing With the G Fund
Federal employee advocates don’t believe a proposed change to the TSP’s most stable offering is dead yet.
Oversight
Lawmaker Calls for More Heads to Roll at OPM Amid Alleged Interference With Hack Investigations
Interfering with work of IG "adds insult to injury," oversight committee chairman says.
Oversight
McConnell: We Won't Risk a Shutdown Over Planned Parenthood
The Senate majority leader doesn't want to force the confrontation many conservatives are eager to have.
Management
Democrats Will Have Six Presidential Debates
The DNC announced a debate schedule starting in October.
Management
Senate Panel Blasts IRS More for Mismanagement Than Political Bias
Bipartisan report on handling of tax-exempt groups faults managers’ inattention.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Claims Backlog Grows
Nearly 10,000 new applications were submitted between June and July, adding to the inventory.
Route Fifty
North Carolina Stiff Arms EPA; Texas Voter ID Law Shot Down in Appeals Court
Also: Kansas expects “ag-gag” law challenge and Chicago’s new plastic-bag ban energizes market for dog-poop wrappers.
Oversight