Nextgov

Border Drone Drops from the Sky As Immigration Takes Center Stage

CBP has struggled to improve operations and maintenance of ten unmanned aircraft.

Defense

Don't Be Fooled: Military Benefits Are on the Chopping Block

Even if Congress repeals recent cuts, it faces a battle with the Pentagon over compensation reform.

Nextgov

VA Paperless Claims Processing System Shut Down

VBMS 'should not be used until further notice,' internal message says.

Management

Obama Came Up With a New Retirement Plan Inspired by Behavioral Economics

The president wants to make it so that money is deducted from paychecks before workers receive them.

Nextgov

Obama Pledges More Investment in Math and Science Education

President also focused on early childhood STEM education in his State of the Union address.

Management

Analysis: Enforcer in Chief Must Reach Far Beyond the Power of the Pen

Obama’s phone calls and executive orders won’t move the nation. But legislation will.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The State of the Union's Mixed, Awkward Messages

Tuesday brings more from TV hosts on the president's big speech.

Management

Obama’s State of the Union Reasserts Executive Authority

The president focuses on reducing economic inequality and creating jobs, in part through executive orders.

Defense One

Obama: Afghan War Will End With or Without Troop Deal

President Obama says the war in Afghanistan will be over at the end of the year, with or without a troop deal from Afghan President Hamid Karzai. By Stephanie Gaskell

Defense One

Obama’s Vision: No More War but Plenty More Fighting

President Obama’s speech illustrates America’s global security dilemma: stay out of wars, but don’t let up the fight. By Kevin Baron

News

Storify: GovExec Live-tweets the State of the Union

Obama focuses on jobs, public-private partnerships in his fifth SOTU.

News

State of the Union: A Call to (Limited) Action

A look at what the president had to say about government and its workforce.

Pay & Benefits

Postal Reform Bill Would Create New Health Care Plan for Agency

Updated version of legislation also would establish a new prefunding requirement for workers’ compensation payments.

Management

Which Comes First, Resources or Results?

How executives can solve their agency’s chicken-or-egg dilemma.