Management

Inspectors General Worried by Tight Budgets, Sequestration

First-ever survey of IG community reveals hope for gains from new technology.

Oversight

Obama Dares Republicans to Defy Tea Party on Obamacare, Shutdown Deal

President asks moderates to help pass a budget compromise and debt-ceiling increase.

Defense

What We Know About the Navy Yard Victims

Shooting left 13 dead, including the gunman.

Defense

Alleged Navy Yard Gunman Was Treated by the VA for Mental Illness

Aaron Alexis was treated for 'serious' conditions, including paranoia, sleep disorders and delusions like 'hearing voices.'

Oversight

Play of the Day: Dude, Where's My War?

Lindsey Graham is sad that there won't be war in Syria.

Defense One

Exclusive Interview: Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale Braces for Sequestration, Round 2

Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale on budget cuts driving strategy, lessons learned and how he's preparing for another round of budget battles in Congress. By Stephanie Gaskell

Defense One

Why Did He Do It? Navy Yard Gunman Was Military Contractor, Former Sailor

Police say Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old defense contractor and Navy veteran, opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 people. By Stephanie Gaskell

Nextgov

Alleged Navy Yard Shooter Worked Under Major IT Contract

Aaron Alexis was employed by HP subcontractor on Navy Marine Corps Intranet program.

Defense

Man Throws Firecrackers on the White House Lawn Hours After D.C. Shootings

Incident prompts security alert, leads to man's immediate arrest.

Management

Washington Navy Yard to Remain Closed Tuesday

Only essential personnel will be allowed into the complex as shooting investigation continues.

Defense

Federal Offices Near Navy Yard Slowly Lift Lockdowns

Navy Yard employees are being released gradually after a shooting that left 13 dead, but many remained late into Monday evening.

Nextgov

Iran Allows Twitter and Facebook for the First Time Since 2009

It's unclear if the whole country or just to parts of it have access.

Defense

Thirteen Dead, 14 Injured in Mass Shooting at Washington Navy Yard

Dead gunman identified as Aaron Alexis, an IT subcontractor.

Pay & Benefits

Postal Service Offers Early Retirement to More Than 15,000 Supervisors

Eligible employees must accept offer by Nov. 29.

Defense

Conspiracy Theorists Already Suspect Navy Yard Shooting Is a 'False Flag'

Anti-government broadcaster says the shooting may be an attempt to distract from Benghazi.

Management

Lamenting a "Senseless Act of Terror" While Praising the Response

President pledges to honor service of victims.

Management

Social Security May Have Overpaid Disability Claims by $1.29 Billion

GAO auditors found 36,000 possibly ineligible recipients, though SSA disputes methodology.

Oversight

IRS’ Former Tax Exempt Organizations Leader Re-Enters Spotlight

Republicans release new emails on targeting, but Democrats deny political motivation.