Oversight

Play of the Day: A Sad Day for Sochi

Russia's not holding up to the Olympic pressure.

Management

Why Being Happier Helps You Manage Your Time

Here’s how to get started on your way to a peaceful and productive life.

Nextgov

Sham 'My Army Benefits' Site May Have Stolen Soldiers' Credentials

The unofficial site purports to offer soldiers unclaimed and accumulated financial assistance.

Management

How Agencies Can Change Behavior in Today’s Digital World

How government leaders can activate a social network in a cluttered digital environment.

Oversight

Two Democrats File Complaint Against Watchdog for Handling of IRS Probe

Reps. Cummings, Connolly seek IG council review of “misleading” work by Bush appointee.

Pay & Benefits

Democrats Set Trap for Republicans on Veterans Benefits

Both parties are racing to reverse $6 billion in military retirements cuts, but first they plan to trade plenty of partisan blows.

Defense

What We Know About the Reported Plane Hijacking During the Sochi Opening Ceremony

Plane, diverted to Istanbul, originated in Ukraine; Turkish forces reportedly have subdued hijacker.

Management

Watchdog: Uncle Sam Has Trouble Keeping Track of His Property

GAO says agency focus on buildings has short-changed reporting on other federal assets.

Nextgov

House Democrats Exploit Their Technological Edge in Fundraising

The DCCC has been able to turbocharge its fundraising during landmark political events.

Nextgov

Hackers Erase Gay Russian Profiles, Hit Three Schools and Leak Psych Evals

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Management

7 Ways Olympians Stay Motivated

How mindfulness, self-talk, and an obscure chunk of the brain help athletes get through the training grind.

Defense

State Department Official Caught on Tape Saying "F-ck the EU"

Victoria Nuland dropped the F-bomb in a phone conversation with the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine about a deal to end the political unrest in that country.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Myth of Obamacare's Job Destruction

There is more slumber on Comedy Central as Jon Stewart looks at the ACA's effect on American jobs.

Management

Get Ready for Annual Strategic Reviews

Progress reports on performance goals will change the way agencies do business.

Defense One

DARPA Thinks the Future of Surveillance Looks Like Siri

In a live webcast with Defense One, DARPA’s innovation leader says we don't have to make a choice between privacy and security. By Patrick Tucker

Management

These Conservatives Are Done Fighting Over the Debt Ceiling

The last time around, they put up a giant fight over government funding. Now some Republicans have mellowed out—and would settle for a clean bill.