Management

FBI Director Won't Apologize for Marijuana Comments

James Comey attempts to set the record straight about his opinion of his agency’s anti-cannabis hiring policies.

Nextgov

Feds Could Save $20 Billion With Better IT Infrastructure Initiatives, Study Finds

Network capabilities remain a major hurdle.

Management

House Democratic Leadership 'Leaning Toward' Playing Ball on Benghazi Select Committee

Democrats would appoint 5 members, but still think the committee is a sideshow.

Management

Obama Vows to Hold Veterans Affairs Employees Accountable if Allegations Are True

The president called reports of mismanagement of veterans' medical care 'disgraceful,' but stands by the department's secretary.

Tech

Justice Department Plans to Reveal Legal Justification for Using Drones on American Citizens

The legal argument has been a point of contention since the 2011 drone strike that killed Anwar al-Awlaki.

Management

Could Ghosts or Ancient Hexes Be Stalling Construction on Homeland Security Headquarters?

Project is far behind schedule and way over budget.

Management

The Latest Battleground for Immigration Reform Lies Within the Military

A proposal to let dreamers enlist in the military, and get legal status, has stalled in Congress.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Hillary?

The GOP isn't scared of Hillary. If they were, why would Stephen Colbert be laughing so hard?

Management

5 Tips for Finding Your Mentor at Any Age

Sometimes the sage can learn as much as the novice.

Employee Policy

Bill would help DHS attract cybersecurity experts

The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, this week introduced a bill that would grant the Department of Homeland Security hiring and compensation authorities to make it easier to attract, hire and retain cybersecurity experts.

Employee Policy

President delivers statement on alleged VA misconduct

President Obama spoke to reporters about allegations of misconduct at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities at a White House press briefing May 21.

Employee Policy

Marijuana policy complicates cyber hiring at FBI

Marijuana and federal employment don't mix, but the FBI may be trying to find a way around that.

Nextgov

Personnel Reform and Better Technology Are Intrinsically Linked

It isn't enough to ask employees to do more with less -- they must do things differently.

Defense One

After Benghazi, Specialized Crisis Response Teams Are Now the ‘New Normal’

In the wake of the Benghazi attack, the Pentagon realized it needed a smaller, more agile footprint in North Africa. By Ben Watson

Management

FBI Director: Don't Let Weed Stop You from Applying to the FBI

Increasingly outdated anti-marijuana policy is complicating the bureau's efforts to fight cyber crime.

Management

NTSB Reveals Two Near Midair Plane Collisions in Two Days

In one of the incidents, planes were flying at heights assigned by air traffic control.

Management

Shinseki, Hagel Make a Surprise Visit to Congress as VA Scandal Intensifies

Trip to the Hill comes as several congressional Republicans call for the Veterans Affairs secretary's resignation.

Defense One

Four DARPA Projects That Could Be Bigger Than The Internet

The multiple applications of the military’s mad science projects. By Patrick Tucker

Management

How Agencies Can Get More From Their Employees Despite Budget Cuts

Chief human capital officers recommend changes to workforce management.

Management

The 10 Public Housing Authority Officials Paid the Most from Federal Coffers

Some top PHA officials earned more than the cap of $155,500 last year in federally-funded salary and bonus because of a loophole in the law.