Oversight
Will Congress Pull the Plug on Homeland Security’s Move to St. Elizabeths?
GAO blasts department and GSA for lapsed schedule and cost overruns.
Nextgov
Hackers Compromise iPhone Ads, Go Incognito 12 Years in Europe, and Infect Bloggers
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
A Guide to Ditching the American Penny Once and For All
Will the United States join the brotherhood of nations that finally bid their pennies adieu?
Pay & Benefits
Bill Forcing Border Patrol Agents to Work More and Earn Less Clears Senate
Law would save $100 million annually and has agency and union endorsement.
Oversight
Does Hillary Clinton Have Anything to Say?
The presumed presidential candidate's speeches are long on pablum and short on content.
Management
So Many Risks, So Little Time
Agencies aren’t waiting for a governmentwide risk management framework to take action.
Management
Here Are The Defense Industry Dollars Behind The Votes to Arm Syria’s Rebels
These companies might stand to profit the most from a conflict like the one the United States proposes.
Pay & Benefits
All Women Enrolled in TRICARE Would Have Access to Free Birth Control Under Bill
Legislation would prohibit a co-pay for contraception and offer family planning services to female beneficiaries.
Defense
Obama's ISIS Strategy Includes Outreach to U.S. Muslims
Homeland Security, FBI and White House meet in communities hoping to identify potential terrorist recruits.
Management
Republicans Airing Ads Attacking Democrats as Being Soft on Terrorism
The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee says expect more national-security-themed ads to come.
Defense
ISIS and the Forgotten, Deadly Threat of Homegrown Terrorism
Since 9/11, Americans radicalized in the U.S. have been most lethal. So why isn't there more debate about the risk of blowback from military action?
Route Fifty
The Justice Department Has Yet to Find a Link Between Chris Christie and Bridge Closure
Nine months later, no connection has emerged. That doesn't mean Christie's problems are over.
Defense
France Joins U.S. in Launching Airstrikes on ISIS Targets
France became the first country to join the United States in launching airstrikes against Islamic State targets.
Oversight
Yes, the House Is Going Home Already. No, This Isn't Some Kind of Record.
The GOP House has actually worked for more days in 2014 than they have in most recent election years.
Management
What Leaders Must Learn From the NFL Fiasco
The dangers of hubris, the need for transparency and the challenges of becoming huge in a short time.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What 'Boots on the Ground' Look Like
Stephen Colbert looks at America's latest commitment to the Middle East.
Nextgov
VA Staffer Sent Hospitalwide Email Detailing Vet’s Suicide
Press can leak medical information, but providers cannot respond to allegations.
Nextgov
US CIO Steven VanRoekel Steps Down
In his new role as USAID chief innovation officer, VanRoekel will be responsible for advising the agency on using technology and data in its response to the Ebola epidemic.
Oversight
Congress Staves Off Government Shutdown…for Now
Bill sets up spending fight during lame-duck session.
Management