Defense
McCain, Obama Team Agree: No Realistic Military Option on Ukraine
But the Republican faults the president’s foreign policy for the newly emboldened Putin.
Nextgov
DARPA Chip Aims to Secure Electronics Throughout the Supply Chain
It aims to solve the long-standing problem of forged electronic parts.
Defense
Top Armed Services Democrat: Don’t Bet on Sequestration Going Away
But the Pentagon budget starting in fiscal 2016 breaks the congressional spending caps.
Management
Border Patrol Agents: Let Us Shoot at Rock Throwers
Union defends use of force despite recent backlash.
Management
3 Simple Ways to Create Space to Think
How to avoid filling up all of your brain space with issues that aren’t priorities.
Nextgov
White House on NSA: Facebook Does It Too
The Obama administration studies data-privacy fears.
Management
House Passes Bill to Revamp Consumer Agency
Republican legislation would change how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is funded and require it to seek permission to store personal data.
Pay & Benefits
Drinking and Sleeping: How D.C.-Area Feds Are Spending Their Snow Day
Washington’s federal employees are taking advantage of their post-Oscar day off thanks to Mother Nature, according to the Twittersphere.
Management
Can Protected Data Be Shared to Improve Services?
New guidance helps agencies share sensitive information responsibly.
Oversight
What Is Joe Biden Up To?
The vice president is off the leash and seemingly exploring his options, but Democrats aren't eager for a 2016 fight.
News
Feds Remain a Presence at the Oscars
Agency employees dot major Academy Award-nominated films for the second consecutive year.
Defense
Analysis: No, American Weakness Didn't Encourage Putin to Invade Ukraine
In fact, we've pushed U.S. power further east than anyone could have imagined when the Soviet Union collapsed.
Management
Stop Leaning In—Career Capital Is What Really Matters
Career capital offers job growth opportunities and influence over decisions at work.
Management
Washington-Area Federal Offices Are Closed Monday
March 3 marks the fourth snow day this winter for many of the region’s federal employees.
Nextgov
DHS Awards XTec Contested $103 Million Biometric ID Contract
After the company protested the original award to HP Enterprise Services the department reassessed all technology proposals.
Defense One
The Army Wants You to Build Them a Laser Truck
The military is pushing ahead with directed energy weapons. by Patrick Tucker
Defense One