Management

This Is Literally the Formula for Happiness

Simple, right?

Defense

Bowe Bergdahl Questioned By Army Investigator Today

Sergeant will answer questions about the circumstances of his capture.

Defense One

The Gulf of Tonkin and Lessons for the Global War on Terror

The 50th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin incident should give pause to those advocating for aggressive, immediate action to meet today’s challenges. By Lawrence J. Korb

Management

12 Tips for Designing an Open-Ended Project

How to approach large, complex challenges with no clear outcome.

Pay & Benefits

Defense Could Save Millions in Health Care Costs If Congress Would Let It

An outdated—and expensive—Defense health care program duplicates benefits offered elsewhere, but Congress has to change the law to get rid of it.

Route Fifty

San Diego Mayor Dangles Big Monetary Rewards Before City Workers

Employees with the best cost-savings ideas could win up to $5,000.

Insights

VA Reform Debate Misses Larger Veterans Issue

The recent debate over VA reform only scratches the surface of a much larger veterans issue - the civil-military divide.

Defense One

Is Rob Portman the GOP's National Security Dark Horse?

The longtime lawmaker from Ohio has two words for President Obama’s foreign policy record and 2016 candidates: experience counts. By Molly O’Toole

Oversight

Hillary Clinton Puts Down Roots in Midtown Manhattan

Office space isn't a campaign headquarters; it will be used to relocate Clinton's personal staff.

Management

Are Agencies Stonewalling Inspectors General?

Sen. Grassley blasts administration after 47 watchdogs complain of agency roadblocks.

Management

The Working Parents’ Complete Guide to Working Out

The first step is deciding to make your personal health a non-negotiable.

Insights

Digital Government 2014: The Two-Year Progress Report

Two years after the launch of the Obama Administration's Digital Government Strategy, federal leaders still give their agencies an average C+ on digital services. How can agencies make the grade? Read the full GBC survey and report.

Nextgov

CIA Didn’t Really Hack Senate Computers

Vagaries of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act could trip up any case against spy personnel.

Management

Teacher Uses Rush Limbaugh Book to Teach Civil War to 3rd Graders

If you meet an 8-year-old who thinks that slavery ended because of American exceptionalism this may be why.

Oversight

How Jeff Sessions Became a Leader in the Immigration Fight

Republicans have been split over how to proceed on immigration since national leaders began to call for comprehensive reform.

Tech

Your Vote Counts: Help Honor Government’s Bold Innovators

Take a look at Nextgov’s Bold Award finalists and cast your ballot for the People’s Choice award.

Defense One

Here's the App That's Hunting Down Terrorist Bomb-Makers

A secure photo and data-sharing platform brings Scotland Yard to your phone. By Patrick Tucker

Oversight

Play of the Day: How Hillary Clinton Handles Real 'Hard Choices'

Stephen Colbert doesn't like the title of Clinton's book.

Management

You Don’t Have to Be a Whiz Kid to Use Performance Metrics

A new guide helps managers analyze data to make better decisions.

Management

The Administration Is Shifting $405M to Deal With the Border Crisis. Is It Enough?

Money will be taken from other priorities including disaster relief, coast guard maintenance and TSA.