Defense

No Reason To Believe Bergdahl Engaged in Misconduct, Army Says

The Army's investigation is expected to conclude in mid-August.

Oversight

Hillary Clinton: I Am Not Mitt Romney. And Voters Know That.

In a new interview, the former secretary of State said any comparison to the former presidential candidate is a 'false equivalency.'

Nextgov

Mobility and Shrinking the Real Estate Footprint

Getting rid of unused office space could save the federal government billions of dollars annually, report says.

Management

As Highway Fund Drains, Are We on the Road to Ruin, or Not?

Some in Congress say a crisis is looming this summer with thousands of construction jobs threatened, yet recess will begin as scheduled Thursday.

Oversight

Supreme Court Limits President Obama's Appointment Powers

Pro forma Senate sessions can't be ignored, high court rules.

Defense

Republicans Warn Obama Doesn't Have Two Weeks to Mull Iraq

Senate hawks say the president can't afford to wait for a Pentagon assessment.

Management

Are You an Approachable Leader?

Building relationships is just as important as getting the work done.

Management

OMB Identifies More Reports No One Reads

Examples include a summary of Dog and Cat Fur Protection Act violations.

Defense One

The Military Is About to Get New Spy Glasses

The Defense Department’s new smart spectacles go beyond Google Glass. By Patrick Tucker

Pay & Benefits

Agencies, Congress Work to Ensure Government Isn’t Overpaying Employees

New interim rule reduces pay for contractors, while Congress looks to do the same for some civilians.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Allowing a 1 Percent Pay Raises Clears House Committee

Appropriations legislation does not prohibit a pay hike, meaning President Obama’s proposal could take effect.

Defense One

With 28 Days Left, What Can Congress Do?

Congress is heading out of town for the Fourth of July with less than a month of work left before November's elections. But don’t expect immediate action on crucial national security legislation. By Molly O’Toole

Oversight

Mike Rogers: Lawmakers Should Spend More Time in D.C.

Outgoing congressman says more district time, less committee work, diminishes expertise on important concerns.

Nextgov

IT Reform Finally Heads to Full Senate

Amended FITARA bill advances to full chamber.

Defense One

Crowd-Sourcing the Future of Iraq

A scenario experiment points to the next phase of the new Mesopotamia. By Jeffrey Itell

Pay & Benefits

Senate Panel Backs Changing TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds

The legislation would automatically enroll new federal employees in a more diverse, age-appropriate retirement fund.

Management

House Committee Requires USPS to Keep Saturday Mail Delivery

Maintaining six-day delivery wins bipartisan support after subcommittee supported a potential reduction.

Nextgov

Disputed $103 Million DHS Employee Smartcard Project Falls Behind

Government attorneys reject latest protest pitting HP against contract winner XTec.