Defense One

Who Defends the Virtual Countries of Tomorrow?

Here’s why Estonia is the new frontline in the cyberwar of the future. By Patrick Tucker

Management

Navigating the Tricky Transition From Peer to Manager

Early conversations with other managers and your employees might surprise you.

Nextgov

Is It Worth Creating a Pay Scale for Federal Cyber Pros?

Federal auditors think so, but the Office of Personnel Management says the field is still evolving.

Oversight

Senate Panel Faults 'Bias' of IRS Watchdog

Both liberal and conservative groups were mistreated by tax-exempt division, Levin says.

Defense One

Beyond Airstrikes, How the US Can Accelerate the Islamic State’s Defeat

Time is not on Washington’s side, despite greater clarity of the military, political and economic efforts it will take to defeat the Islamic State. By Bilal Y. Saab

Management

One in Four Americans With College Degrees Shouldn’t Have Bothered

A college education by no means punches your ticket into the middle class.

Defense One

Pentagon Confirms US Air Strike Killed Al-Shabab Leader

Monday’s U.S. air strike in Somalia killed the co-founder of the terrorist organization al-Shabab. By Stephanie Gaskell

Pay & Benefits

Feds Can Now Roll Over Unused Flexible Spending Account Funds

OPM allows eligible participants in the health care FSA to carry up to $500 into the next plan year.

Defense

Former NSA Official: Edward Snowden Leak Has 'Clearly' Helped ISIL

According to a former top NSA official, Islamic State fighters have managed to avoid detection by American intelligence apparatuses because of protocols released in the Edward Snowden leak.

Tech

Clinton: America Can Be Clean-Energy 'Superpower'

In speech, former Secretary of State chastised the "false choice debate" between the environment and the economy

Management

Grade Inflation: Does It Matter?

Pressure to upgrade positions is costing the government in salaries and morale.

Defense

Ebola Could Reach the U.S. By the End of This Month

Study of global flight patterns puts the odds at 18 percent.

Defense

New Book Claims CIA Guards Were Told to Stand Down During Benghazi Attack

Five members of a private security team say an unidentified CIA station chief ordered them not to intervene (against their protests) as the consulate was under attack by militants.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Guess Whose Anti-Obama Attack Ads These Are

Democratic Senate candidates are not embracing the president.

Nextgov

Yes, HealthCare.gov Was Hacked -- But Here's Why It May Not Be That Big of a Deal

No evidence personal data was breached or even targeted, but malware did end up on Obamacare marketplace

Pay & Benefits

Obamacare Subsidies Are Going Back to Court

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will reconsider a ruling eliminating insurance subsidies in the majority of states.

Defense

Pentagon, Congress Face Stark Budget Choices

A new assessment shows a yawning gap between the Defense Department’s strategy and funding.

Oversight

Kevin McCarthy Doesn't Want the Government's Marshmallow Roasting Advice

Forest Service blog post "perfectly captures what is wrong with our government," House majority leader says.