Defense
CIA Shuts Down Climate Research Program
Amid spotlight on security threat from climate change, intelligence community ends scientific collaboration.
Oversight
What Happens if Patriot Act Section 215 Expires?
The Snowden leaks revealed that the NSA was interpreting the law to vacuum up millions of U.S. call records every day.
Oversight
White House: Senate Needs to Pass NSA Reform to Avoid National Security 'Uncertainty'
With the House out for Memorial Day, it’s up to the Senate to handle the coming expiration of key provisions of the Patriot Act.
Management
Lead From Need: Four Ways to Motivate Employees
How to capture the hearts and minds (and productivity) of your workforce.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Michelle Obama Will Kick Your Butt
The White Hose posted a video of the First Lady's workout routine. She is a tough lady.
Route Fifty
Cybersecurity Risk or Building Block for More Open Government?
Supporters of IT inventorying legislation in California say it will improve access and spark innovation. But some fear it could help cyber criminals zero in on local governments.
Nextgov
Inside the USAJobs Revamp and Other Digital Summit Highlights
Successful programs tended to come at problems from a user-centric point of view.
Tech
Archives Officials Worried Clinton Might Send Records to Little Rock
Chief records officer disputes legal group’s interpretation of 2012 emails.
Management
Gaming Industry: Let Feds Use Government Charge Cards at Casinos
There are "many legitimate business-related expenses" incurred at casinos, lobbyists say.
Nextgov
Watchdog Says Agencies Aren’t Tracking How Much They Spend on Smartphones
The federal government spends about $1.2 billion each year on circa 1.5 million mobile devices and services.
Management
Obama Names Denise Turner Roth to Head GSA
Deputy chief had been acting since Tangherlini left in February.
Pay & Benefits
Amid USPS' Calls for Pay Cuts, Unions Let Deadline Pass for New Labor Contract
Postal Service's negotiations stall with two unions representing 300,000 employees.
Pay & Benefits
How to Know When It’s Time to Go
Deciding when to retire from government is a more complicated process than it used to be.
Oversight
Newly Released Emails Detail Benghazi Correspondence
Adviser to Clinton reported early evidence that attacks were not precipitated by anti-Islam video.
Oversight
In Reddit Chat, Edward Snowden Calls Rand Paul's Filibuster a 'Sea Change'
The ex-spy answered users questions about NSA reform Thursday.
Management
How to Get Your New Team Off to a Strong Start
The foundation is built on four one-word questions.
Oversight
Advocacy Group: IRS' Problems 'Won't Be Cured by Removing Lois Lerner'
Institutional reform is needed to restore trust after targeting scandal, Cause of Action finds.
Oversight
State Promises More Documents to Benghazi Committee
The panel's GOP chairman says he needs more information from the department before bringing Hillary Clinton in to testify.
Route Fifty
A Municipal Innovation Priority: People Want Information And ‘They Want It Now’
Rosetta Carrington Lue, Philadelphia’s chief customer experience strategy, innovation and technology officer, discusses principles of the customer service experience.
Management