Defense One
The Gulf of Tonkin and Lessons for the Global War on Terror
The 50th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin incident should give pause to those advocating for aggressive, immediate action to meet today’s challenges. By Lawrence J. Korb
Management
12 Tips for Designing an Open-Ended Project
How to approach large, complex challenges with no clear outcome.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Could Save Millions in Health Care Costs If Congress Would Let It
An outdated—and expensive—Defense health care program duplicates benefits offered elsewhere, but Congress has to change the law to get rid of it.
Route Fifty
San Diego Mayor Dangles Big Monetary Rewards Before City Workers
Employees with the best cost-savings ideas could win up to $5,000.
Defense One
Is Rob Portman the GOP's National Security Dark Horse?
The longtime lawmaker from Ohio has two words for President Obama’s foreign policy record and 2016 candidates: experience counts. By Molly O’Toole
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Puts Down Roots in Midtown Manhattan
Office space isn't a campaign headquarters; it will be used to relocate Clinton's personal staff.
Management
Are Agencies Stonewalling Inspectors General?
Sen. Grassley blasts administration after 47 watchdogs complain of agency roadblocks.
Management
The Working Parents’ Complete Guide to Working Out
The first step is deciding to make your personal health a non-negotiable.
Nextgov
CIA Didn’t Really Hack Senate Computers
Vagaries of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act could trip up any case against spy personnel.
Management
Teacher Uses Rush Limbaugh Book to Teach Civil War to 3rd Graders
If you meet an 8-year-old who thinks that slavery ended because of American exceptionalism this may be why.
Oversight
How Jeff Sessions Became a Leader in the Immigration Fight
Republicans have been split over how to proceed on immigration since national leaders began to call for comprehensive reform.
Tech
Your Vote Counts: Help Honor Government’s Bold Innovators
Take a look at Nextgov’s Bold Award finalists and cast your ballot for the People’s Choice award.
Defense One
Here's the App That's Hunting Down Terrorist Bomb-Makers
A secure photo and data-sharing platform brings Scotland Yard to your phone. By Patrick Tucker
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Hillary Clinton Handles Real 'Hard Choices'
Stephen Colbert doesn't like the title of Clinton's book.
Management
You Don’t Have to Be a Whiz Kid to Use Performance Metrics
A new guide helps managers analyze data to make better decisions.
Management
The Administration Is Shifting $405M to Deal With the Border Crisis. Is It Enough?
Money will be taken from other priorities including disaster relief, coast guard maintenance and TSA.
Oversight
Feinstein Rips Obama on Redacted Torture Report
"I will not rush this process,” the California Democrat said.
Route Fifty
Lake Erie Drinking Water Scare Prompts New Concerns Over Harmful Algae
Toledo’s toxic warning is over but microcystin danger is a far-reaching threat.
Nextgov
It's Official: There Is a New Edward Snowden
The U.S. government has confirmed that there is another leaker of surveillance secrets, according to CNN.
Pay & Benefits