Defense

Internal Benghazi Report Details State Department Security Flaws

Risk assessments of embassies and consulates in dangerous areas are determined by 'experience and intuition.'

Defense

The Senate's Compromise Syria Plan Comes With a Time Limit

Military action could last 60 days, with a possible 30-day extension.

Nextgov

Those G20 Briefings in Your Inbox May Be Laced With Spyware

Emails to influential world leaders contain UK government documents with tracked changes -- and malware, researchers say.

Defense One

Hagel the Grunt, McCain the Pilot, and Vietnam’s Effect on Syria

Vietnam combat veterans faced off in Congress over Syria on Tuesday, but when it comes to war, the difference between Hagel and McCain is about 30,000 feet. By Kevin Baron

Management

DHS Got Complaints of Racist Website Two Years Ago

Multiple reports to ICE-CBP Joint Intake Center not acted upon quickly.

Defense

Kerry: 'Humanity's Red Line' Crossed in Syria

Top Obama administration officials make the case for a military strike before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Defense

Obama Gets Two Crucial Republican Yeses on Syria

House Republican leaders John Boehner and Eric Cantor are on board.

Defense One

'Mass Chaos': Diplomats Warned Obama Syria Was Inevitable

For months, diplomats told the White House to get involved in Syria, or pay a greater price down the road. Well, here we are. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Pay & Benefits

Postal Service IG Puts Retirement and Leave Benefits Under the Microscope

USPS auditor pursues private-sector advice on ways to reduce costs.

Management

Obama Stocks Administration With Crusaders Against Climate Change

Stymied by Congress, the president is relying on executive action.

Management

Finding Common Ground at the FAA

Air traffic control modernization has hinged on putting aside labor-management strife.

Defense One

Syrian Rebel Commander Idris Prepared to Testify to Congress

Supporters say they may bring Syria’s rebels leaders from the front lines to the witness tables of Capitol Hill, should Congress balk. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Nextgov

What Do HHS Employees Really Think? Agency Will Pay Data Miners to Find Out

HHS wants a contractor to monitor internal social network to glean employee sentiments.

Oversight

Treasury IG Faces Its Own Lawsuit Alleging FOIA Violations

Government accountability group challenges refusal to confirm or deny documents' existence.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement Funds Return to the Red in August

All TSP investments except for government securities posted losses last month.

Management

A Record-High Number of Young People Are Still Living With Their Parents: Why?

A story about jobs, bachelors, bachelor's degrees -- and a very weird government definition of "home"

Nextgov

Find Out How Much Money Telework Is Saving Your Agency

New tool tracks return on investment for federal telework programs.

Defense

The U.S. Is Doing an Awful Lot of Spying on Pakistan

Pakistan appears to have created a real renaissance opportunity for America's spying apparatus, raising numerous red flags.