Defense

Compensation for Iran Hostages Cleared by Senate Panel

Isakson measure would tap fines on sanctions violators.

Management

Learn the Art of Live Tweeting

Start a Twitter chat during an event to boost your credibility and collaborate.

Oversight

If the Government Shuts Down, Can National Parks Stay Open?

Senators are pushing to keep America’s parks open in the event of a federal government shutdown.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Obama and Merkel's (Possibly Heated) Conversation

The two leaders met in Bavaria, but what did they talk about?

Management

Agency Deputies: We Get No Credit for Successes, and All the Blame for Failures

First-ever survey of chief operating officers calls for clarity in roles, cross-agency management.

Oversight

McConnell to Pair Cybersecurity Rules With Defense Bill

Privacy advocates still fear the information-sharing bill could lead to more NSA spying.

Management

Republicans Refine Their Favorite Anti-Obamacare Talking Points

Will the war of words over the Affordable Care Act ever end?

Management

How OPM Can Find Its Missing Data on the Dark Web

The best way to recover from breaches is to assume that they’re inevitable—and start looking for your data before you know it’s gone.

Route Fifty

New Jersey Supreme Court’s Pensions Ruling Gives Legal Victory to Christie

The 5-2 decision gives the governor a short-term win and budget flexibility. But the Garden State’s long-term fiscal outlook is dismal.

Nextgov

It's Costing OPM $20 Million to Contact Hacked Feds

OPM issued a solicitation to identity theft protection companies a week before disclosing a hack that exposed private information on millions of current and former federal employees.

Nextgov

18F Official: We Have Benefits Facebook Doesn't

The GSA group can still attract millennials from top tech firms, even if they have to take a pay cut, according to Chris Cairns.

Management

The Shocking Truth About 360-Degree Feedback

When your leadership assessment doesn't reflect what employees are telling you.

Management

Federal Court Rejects Attempt to Block EPA Climate Rules

Panel says the challenge against EPA came too early.

Defense

TSA Told to Improve Vetting of Workers for Terrorism Ties

Though hiring is generally effective, IG seeks more sharing of watchlist information.

Management

The President Is Tired Of Fighting Over Obamacare

Obama describes opponents as “deeply cynical” ahead of Supreme Court decision.

Defense

Capitol Hill Hearing on Airport Security Interrupted by Security Threat

Capitol Police evacuated several floors of Dirksen Tuesday after a suspicious package was reported.

Defense

As U.S. Presence in Afghanistan Shrinks, So Does Oversight

The special inspector general criticizes the Pentagon for pointless spending and unnecessary secrecy.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement Claims Backlog Falls, But Processing Rate Slows

The backlog stood at 15,374 claims at the end of May, a 16 percent reduction from April.

Defense One

DoD's HR Overhaul: From Yugo to Maserati in a Year and a Half

Pentagon officials say they’re committed to overhauling the personnel system by the end of the Obama administration.