Management

A Dozen Feds to Receive Flemming Awards for Excellence

The George Washington University hosts event that has recognized federal service for 65 years.

Oversight

VA Watchdog Subpoenas Advocacy Group

Officials at the Project on Government Oversight have refused to cooperate.

Defense

Taliban Claims Responsibility for Deadly Airport Attack in Pakistan

The hours-long overnight attack on the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi killed dozens of people and left several injured.

Management

You Don't Need to Watch Game of Thrones—You Already Live in Westeros

George R.R. Martin's dystopian kingdom bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a modern Washington.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Trouble With the World Cup

Last Week Tonight takes down FIFA.

Management

Pressure Mounts Over VA, Prisoner Swap, and Highway Funding

No shortage of controversies as Congress picks up the pace.

Employee Policy

Rep. Jim Moran on leadership and scapegoats

Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) has served in Congress for almost 24 years and is well known for his efforts on behalf of federal employees and military retirees. Moran, who has announced he will retire from Congress at the end of this term, spoke about the government workforce with Fox.

Employee Policy

VA releases audit of vets' access to care

The Department of Veterans Affairs released the findings of its nationwide audit of veterans' access to care at VA medical facilities.

Employee Policy

Fed pleads guilty in home remodeling case

An employee at an Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility pleaded guilty to a charge of receiving a gratuity as a public official, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Employee Policy

Federal workforce continues to shrink

Federal employment fell by about 5,000 positions in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Oversight

Cantor Plans to 'Clarify' Postal Service-Highway Fund Plan for Republicans Next Week

The House majority leader says 'a lot of misinformation' is circulating.

Oversight

The Senate Has a Deal to Fix the VA. What’s Next?

Lawmakers still have many options to consider.

Nextgov

HealthCare.gov Gets a Redesign for Obamacare Enrollment’s 1st Birthday

Some fear the overhaul won’t be done in time and could result in a failed open season.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Government Continues to Shed Jobs

Uncle Sam lost 5,000 jobs in May.

Management

4 Ways to Improve Accountability in Your Office

Leaders who take personal responsibility build a culture of commitment.

Nextgov

Hackers Redirect Linkin Park Fans to Jay-Z, Raid AmEx and Expose Monsanto

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

Nextgov

#Whoa: CIA Launches Twitter, Facebook Accounts

'We can neither confirm nor deny that this is our first tweet,' the agency tweets.

Defense

The U.S. Is Sending Military Advisers to Ukraine

The team is the latest in a wave of aid from the Obama administration.

Management

Senators Would Boost Independence of NSA Watchdog

Bipartisan bill would elevate inspector general to presidential appointee.

Management

The Rule of Nobody: When Leaders Can’t Lead

How to untangle regulation and give public managers the power to decide.