Management

Ringleader in GSA Scandal Gets Three Months in Prison

Jeff Neely, organizer of $822,000 training conference, also must pay restitution.

Management

Where Are the Government’s Happiest Senior Executives?

The largest agencies in government tend to have the least satisfied career leaders.

Management

Your Boss Has a Much Rosier View of the Workplace Than You Do

Senior executives are happier than their employees, and believe the office is a much fairer place, according to a new analysis.

Pay & Benefits

Why a Chris Christie Presidency Could Mean Major Cuts to Feds' Benefits

The New Jersey governor has put government employees' benefits on the chopping block.

Defense

Obama Names New Envoy to Close Guantanamo

The State Department is bringing in a White House legal veteran with deep Democratic ties as part of its latest push to close its detention facility in Cuba.

Management

At Press Conference, Obama Reflects on His 'Best Week'

Next to Brazil President Dilma Rousseff, the president also talked about what to expect regarding the crisis in Greece.

Route Fifty

Cities Re-examine Their Confederate Icons

“It is not only time for a reappraisal of all public symbols that reflect upon the ‘peculiar institution’ of slavery, but also time for removal.”

Management

Court Revives Defunct National Security Agency Surveillance Program

The NSA’s phone dragnet is back.

Defense

Why the Obama Administration Changed Its Hostage Policy

Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes offers a candid explanation.

Nextgov

You're Doing It All Wrong: What Siri Wishes She Could Tell You

Put more faith in voice recognition technology.

Oversight

A Momentous Week, and a GOP That Needs to Change

The fight over the Confederate flag and the Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and same-sex marriage all send the signal that Republicans need to adapt to keep pace with younger voters.

Management

How Far is the President Willing to Go to Expand Medicaid?

The president has 18 months to further secure the Affordable Care Act’s legacy.

Oversight

OPM May Announce Size of Second Data Breach Next Week

The embattled federal agency is planning to reveal details about a breach of security-clearance information as soon as early next week, according to Hill sources.

Nextgov

Australia Ramps Up Digital Services With Own 18F-Inspired Office

The Digital Transformation Office is expected to function in the manner of a startup and launch coordinated, user-centered digital services for the entire government.