Management

President Obama Announces Plan to 'Fix As Much of Our Immigration System As I Can'

In a Monday statement from the White House, the president laid out a path for executive action.

Oversight

Democrats Face Unfair Fight in Midterms

Democrats face a heavy headwind going into the midterms due to the president’s low approval ratings.

Pay & Benefits

Whistleblowing Can Also Put Pay and Benefits At Risk

VA nurse manager in New York was threatened with unpaid suspension after voicing concerns about patient care and retaliation.

Tech

Need to Know Memo: Three Keys to a Winning App

Agencies are learning that in the mobile world, it's all about engaging experiences.

Management

Homeland Security Advised to Put Agency Border Assignments in Writing

Watchdog report on faulty resource allocation comes during child refugee crisis in Southwest.

Nextgov

We're Not Ready for a Federal Robotics Department

The U.S. government, an insider argues, is ill-equipped for a world of automated warfare.

Oversight

The Supreme Court Just Dealt a Devastating Blow to Public Unions

Mandatory public union dues violate some members' First Amendment rights, court rules.

Management

Supreme Court Sides With Hobby Lobby to Weaken Obamacare Mandate

The high court said companies don’t have to cover birth control if it violates their religious beliefs.

Defense

Obama to Name a New Veterans Affairs Head That Republicans Can't Refuse

The president will reportedly pick Bob McDonald, the former head of Procter & Gamble.

Defense

If Obama Wants to Save Iraq, He'll Have to Get His Hands Dirty

The president likes things clean and surgical, he likes exit strategies and limited commitments.

Defense One

Senate Politics Leave 28 Countries With No U.S. Ambassador

Nominations for U.S. ambassadors are gathering dust as partisan posturing holds up their Senate confirmation. Never mind that the world’s on fire. By Molly O’Toole

Pay & Benefits

Not Ready to Retire? Not a Problem at NIH.

A federal program lets NIH retain experienced scientists and administrators who reach retirement age.

Management

NASA Astronauts Lose World Cup Bet–and Their Hair

A German astronaut did the honors after his country’s 1-0 win over the USMNT.

Defense

Senators Drafting Bill That Could Extend Life of Chemical Security Program

The anticipated legislation could serve as a companion to a similar House bill.