Defense One

Teaching Machines How to Spell Will Help Catch Terrorists

It’s time anti-terrorism technology move beyond finding ways to replace humans and start finding ways to work with us. By David Murgatroyd

Management

CBO Explains Why It Can’t Analyze the Ryan Budget the Way Republicans Want

Agency lacks the staff and tools to comply with request.

Management

The Reality of How We Focus

Our perception changes as we shift our attention from one thing to another.

Defense

Fort Hood Shooting May Have Been Over Leave Paperwork

Lopez allegedly requested leave for "family matters," and was angry when the request was denied.

Defense One

The Newfound Political Power of Afghan Youth

Afghanistan's historic election is a contest not just of candidates but of generations. By Uri Friedman

Nextgov

Edward Snowden Wins 'Truth-Teller' Award

Documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras, a Snowden confidant, will also be jointly recognized by the Ridenhour Prizes.

Management

Flying Keeps Getting Worse, but Americans Have Given Up on Complaining

People are filing fewer complaints with the Transportation Department.

Defense

Security Insiders: Defense Budget Cuts Put the Military on a Dangerous Course

The planned cuts leave the military too few resources to fight, experts say.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Accuracy of Fox News Charts

SNL mocks the network's coverage of the Affordable Care Act.

Management

A Guide for Innovative Public Servants

How to jump the bureaucratic hurdles and inspire change at your agency.

Defense One

Gen. Allen: It’s Time Obama Commits To Staying in Afghanistan

Former war commander Gen. John Allen says the successful vote in Afghanistan shows why the U.S. can’t abandon the country now. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Defense One

The Military Must Hunt Corruption, Not Just Terrorists

Too often, strategists don’t see corruption for what it really is: a national security threat. Read the first in a new exclusive series. By Sarah Chayes

Defense

U.S. Nuclear Lab Wraps Up Security Update 'Under Budget,' Despite Surprise Costs

Earliest cost estimate was far greater than a projection NNSA adopted later on.

News

Lawmaker: We Deserve a Pay Raise

At least one congressman thinks legislators cannot 'live decently' on their current salaries.

Management

The Shrinking Federal Workforce, In One Chart

Sequestration and the resulting hiring freezes have taken a toll over the past two years.

Management

Federal Hiring Forecast: A Perfect Storm

Retirements are booming, and the competition for talent just got tougher.

Management

Competency Assessments of Would-Be Ambassadors Will Now be Public

State Department will post copies right after the White House submits the nomination.