Oversight
Play of the Day: Frenemies of the State
What is the president doing while his wife is in China?
Defense One
Drone Warfare Is Why We Can't Find Malaysian Airlines Flight 370
If you’re sick of not being able to find planes with today’s technology, just wait – it’s actually going to get worse. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Wake Up NATO, You’re No Deterrent to Russia
If NATO couldn’t finish the job against Libya, why would anyone think it’s ready for Russia? By Philip Seib
Defense One
How Western Bureaucrats Stirred Putin’s Petulance into a Cold War Crisis
From the beginning, all sides have been guilty of faulty assumptions and strategic miscalculation regarding Ukraine – and Putin. By James Kitfield
Defense One
Russians Tell Hagel 'No Intention' of Crossing Into Ukraine
Secretary Hagel and Sergei Shoygu, in phone call, say neither intends to march into eastern Ukraine, said Pentagon spokesman. By Ben Watson
Nextgov
'Just Got on Twitter' and Other First Tweets From Federal Agencies
A roundup of the origins of government tweets using the microblogging site's new tool.
Management
The Cheapest Contract Isn’t Always the Best, Acquisition Officials Say
Employees need more training to determine the appropriate type of contract to achieve innovation.
Nextgov
Los Alamos Nuclear Waste Heads to Texas Temporarily After Radiation Leaks
No date set for reopening shuttered N.M. storage site.
Management
Mapping a More Participatory Government
From federal spending to broken streetlights, layered data helps citizens.
Defense
A Tale of Two Budget Wish Lists
The Pentagon and Congress will have to compete over limited cash.
Oversight
Health Agency Chief Resigns After Clash With Marines Over Camp Lejeune Problems
Tense email exchanges and a Capitol Hill meeting preceded Tanja Popovic's sudden and quiet resignation.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Considers Adding New Investments
Emerging markets could provide a boost to lifecycle funds, according to an analysis.
Defense
Nancy Pelosi: When Legislators Take on the CIA, 'They Come After You'
A powerful legislator on the costs of properly overseeing the intelligence community
Management
Take This Pledge: I Will Not Hire the Unqualified Children of My Friends as Interns
A lack of diversity and a lack of competitiveness are encouraged when interns are hired by such networking.
Nextgov
Rand Paul Slams Surveillance State 'Drunk With Power'
A harsh speech wins over the UC Berkeley crowd but the Republican senator glides past social issues.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin and Obama's 'Crushing' Phone Call
"Putin" phones "Obama" on the fourth anniversary of the ACA.
Management
Creative Minds: Making Sense of Stress and the Brain
Our ‘fight or flight’ impulse can do lasting damage.
Nextgov
A Quick Review of Where Commercial Drones Stand
The FAA wants to clear up the confusion. Here's a helpful guide.
Defense One