Management
The Federal Agencies Most Often Accused of Discrimination
The Labor Department was at the top of the list for Cabinet-level agencies.
Defense
National Guard Pilot Was Killed in Virginia Crash
Two-day search and rescue effort involved more than 100 local, state, and federal officials and volunteers.
Defense
U.S. Won't Raise Terror Threat Level Even Though U.K.'s Is 'Severe'
The U.S. threat level remains the same, officials said, despite the U.K.'s move to raise its level to "severe" in response to the Islamic State.
Nextgov
Hackers Score IDs of S. Korean Population, Roil New Zealand Election and Drain Norwegian Oil
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Why a Government Shutdown Is So Unlikely
The move would be electoral suicide for Republicans.
Nextgov
Obama Resurrects Intel Advisory Panel
President Obama named six new members to the board -- including the CEO of UPS.
Defense One
Is There a Plan to Attack in Syria or Not?
White House and Pentagon spokesmen spent Friday explaining that the president and the Joint Chiefs have some plans to strike in Syria, but there is no plan. By Kevin Baron
Nextgov
As Todd Park Becomes Top Tech Recruiter, What's Next for CTO Role?
Park’s departure leaves a job opening in Washington -- one with unclear requirements.
Pay & Benefits
Can You Apply for Phased Retirement This Fall? It Depends on Your Agency
OPM is accepting applications beginning in November, but some agencies are telling employees they can’t apply that soon.
Management
Three of the Most Common Delegation Ah-ha's
You can’t continue to operate as if you’re personally responsible for everything that happens.
Nextgov
VA’s Scheduling System Revamp Will Be Big Test of Agency’s Agile Approach
VA takes a new approach to legacy IT systems.
Management
Has the IRS Become Gun-Shy on Regulating Nonprofits?
The number of organizations denied tax exempt status dropped precipitously between 2010 and 2013.
Management
To RIF or Not to RIF
Downsizing can be traumatic, but sparing jobs can do more harm than good.
Route Fifty
San Diego Mayor Starts Process to Have ‘America’s Finest Website’
California’s second-largest city partners with Code for America for redesign project.
Oversight
The White House Is Spoiling for a Fight on Immigration
Obama seems determined to push ahead, despite the fears of some Democrats.
Oversight
19 Days After Michael Brown's Shooting, Hillary Clinton Weighs In on Ferguson
"Behind the dramatic, terrible pictures on television are deep challenges that will be with them and with us long after the cameras move on," she says.
Route Fifty
How Michigan’s DOT Became Way More Efficient and Technically Savvy
Watch how the agency streamlined its approval processes and communications.
Oversight
Democrats Say Climate Change Is As Big a Threat As ISIS
A new poll shows how Democrats and Republicans view security threats to the U.S.
Defense
U.S. Tells Russia to 'Stop Lying' About Its Involvement in Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the conflict.
Management