Nextgov

Hamas Interrupts Israeli TV with Urgent Message

A Channel 10 satellite broadcast was briefly hacked by the Palestinian Islamist group.

Oversight

Why Rand Paul Loves to Fight Over Foreign Policy

Arguing over military intervention with his fellow Republicans is an ideal platform for the libertarian senator's most popular, and disruptive, ideas.

Defense One

You Can’t Fight Terrorists By Partnering With Guys Like Maliki

The U.S. needs to choose better counterterrorism partners than the likes of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. By Michael J. Quigley

Defense One

If the Pentagon Buys Less, It Needs to Invest More

If the military is supposed to use the peace to prepare for the next war, it has to spend more on research & development. By Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Col. Tom Harrison

Defense

Los Alamos Gets 'Inadequate' Safety Rating from Energy Dept.

Facility had 38 nuclear criticality safety infractions in the last fiscal year and received an overall performance rating of "does not meet expectations."

Nextgov

How Cyber Scary Is It Outside Today?

Nextgov's new iPhone app measures threat levels for every sector and dissects daily hacks.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Announces More Flexibility for Dental and Vision Coverage

Next month certain employees will be able to enroll for benefits or switch plans outside of Open Season.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Officials Want You to Know the Consequences of Tapping Your Account for a Loan

Public service announcement looks at the costs and benefits of borrowing against retirement funds.

Management

Why Government Fails So Often

Analyzing programs that falter in an effort to lay the groundwork for success.

Nextgov

Bitcoin Could Become Gold Standard at Ft. Knox Florist

Petals and Blooms, located inside the military base, accepts the e-currency for online purchases.

Management

Can Creativity Be Learned?

Prevailing theories on creativity focus on methodology, or amount of practice. But new studies suggest artistic talent may be more hard-wired than we thought.

Defense

Don't Expect the VA to Improve Overnight

The acting secretary says the agency can turn the corner in two years, but it will need a lot more money.

Defense

First Nurse Refuses to Force Feed Guantanamo Bay Prisoners

A Navy nurse refused to force feed inmates on hunger strike, a prisoner at the facility told his lawyer.