Oversight
Federal Employee Unions Expect a ‘Tough Two Years,’ But Promise to Fight On
Republican-controlled Congress poses a threat to agency budgets and employee benefits.
Defense One
Obama To Ask Congress for New War Powers To Fight ISIS
After insisting for months he had sufficient authority to fight ISIS, Obama on Wednesday announced he will ask Congress for a new AUMF. By Molly O’Toole
Management
Is a More Powerful Consumer Bureau Watchdog Worth the Price?
CBO estimates bill for independent IG would add to deficits.
Management
Obama on the Midterms: 'Obviously Republicans Had a Good Night'
The president delivered remarks Wednesday afternoon.
Pay & Benefits
Employees Can Start Applying For Phased Retirement Thursday – In Theory
Despite the benefit's popularity among eligible feds, most agencies probably aren’t ready to offer it yet.
Management
What A Republican Senate Means For Obamacare—and What It Doesn’t
The new Republican majority will likely be able to score some policy changes and force difficult votes as 2016 approaches.
Management
Pentagon’s Buying Managers Resist IG’s Call for Central Oversight Office
Watchdog recommends the new office as a way to reduce delays and cost overruns.
Management
Managing the Skills Crisis
Technology is dividing people into two groups: winners who are proficient in technology and losers who are replaced by it.
Nextgov
Why Did This Federal Lab Pay 42 Different Prices for the Same Computer?
Energy Department has attempted to standardize equipment buys, but IT purchasing remains problematic.
Oversight
10 Races for Feds to Watch: The Results
Here's how the races we highlighted played out on Tuesday.
Defense One
Pentagon's Weapons Man Kendall Doesn't Buy Rumors of Sequestration's Repeal
Frank Kendall says life will go on inside the Pentagon regardless of the political temperature on Capitol Hill. By Marcus Weisgerber
Management
The 2016 Presidential Conversations Taking Place Right Now
What's on the minds of potential White House candidates tonight.
Defense
John McCain Poised to Control Senate's Defense Policy
Move will give the hawk an influential avenue to merge his two favorite roles: administration critic and legislative deal maker.
Oversight
A Republican Wave Sweeps the Midterm Elections
In an echo of 2010, the GOP overshot its targets, taking the Senate and winning House and statehouse races across the board. Now what will they do?
Management
This is Google’s Incredibly Simple Hiring Formula
The tech giant never compromises on its high hiring bar.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Money In Politics is Last Night's Big Winner
As some races await their final calls, the real winner of the midterm elections is already clear. It's about $3.7 billion.
Route Fifty
Muriel Bowser Set to Win D.C. Mayor’s Race
Voters in nation’s capital also approve a marijuana legalization proposal but Congress could take action to block its implementation.
Route Fifty
Georgia Voters Set to Approve Amendment to Cap Income Taxes
Amendment A has been described as a fiscal "strait jacket."
Oversight