Oversight
Play of the Day: Does Anyone Want to be Speaker?
The disarray continues the week after Kevin McCarthy decided he didn't want the job.
Management
How the USGS Detects Earthquakes Using Twitter
The agency learned to separate background noise from the “wow, that was an earthquake!” tweet.
Defense
White House Cancels Syrian Train-and-Equip Program
The Pentagon now plans to focus on training just key Syrian leaders and sending more arms — and air cover — to fighters already on the ground.
Nextgov
Government’s Cyber Education Programs Need Reboot
The government should encourage more hands-on education and incident-based testing at the colleges and universities that help fill the pipeline of cyber talent.
Pay & Benefits
Look for Lawmakers to Again Target Feds’ Benefits
Democrat vows fight, calls using federal workers as offsets for other costs ‘unconscionable.’
Oversight
House Republicans Are Waiting for Paul Ryan to Make Up His Mind
The House GOP met Friday to determine what happens next.
Oversight
House Panel Passes Hiring Reform, Harassment Protections for Federal Interns
Approved bills also include update to presidential transition process and anti-fraud measure.
Nextgov
Watchdog Duo Wants to Move Security Clearance Data Out of OPM
“Simply put, OPM was not designed to house and protect this sensitive data,” the lawmakers say.
Management
Justice Forces Phony Woman-Owned Contractor to Pay $20 Million
UFC Aerospace and its former president admit violating the Small Business Act.
Pay & Benefits
We’ll Find Out Oct. 15 If There’s a 2016 COLA
It doesn't look good for federal retirees.
Management
Public Officials, Just Remember the Airlines Are Always Worse
How not to approach customer service.
Management
NASA Wants to Start Building Stuff From Martian Rocks
Perhaps one day, astronauts will get to live in stone houses.
Oversight
Looking Ahead to Her Benghazi Testimony, Hillary Clinton and Allies Revel in House GOP's Jumble
The presidential candidate and her campaign team have kept the pressure on Kevin McCarthy over his comments about the House Benghazi Committee. They’re not letting up now.
Oversight
As the Speaker Election Drama Continues, The US is Nearing a Debt Default
Prepare for the possibility of dangerous brinksmanship.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The House Speaker Race Is Very Confusing
The House GOP is in disarray after Kevin McCarthy withdrew his name from consideration.
Route Fifty
Severe Flooding Continues in South Carolina as Waters Rush Toward Coast
Officials are having trouble convincing some residents to evacuate in advance of coming floodwaters that may not recede for 12 days, Gov. Nikki Haley says.
Nextgov
White House Renews Bet on the Creativity of the Crowd
On the fifth anniversary of Challenge.gov, the White House announced nine new innovation contests, open to the public.
Nextgov
Why Are Federal IT Workers So Miserable?
Federal techies report being overworked, undertrained and eyeing the exits.
Management