Management

Fallen Diplomats Honored at State Department

Biden, Kerry pay tribute to eight, including Benghazi victims.

Oversight

How States Are Making It a Felony to Enforce Federal Gun Laws

Some states, like Kansas are flouting federal gun regulations entirely.

Management

5 Ways Empowerment Does (and Does Not) Increase Productivity

All attempts at empowerment are not created equal.

Oversight

Obama's New Commerce Pick: A Billionaire Chicago Hotel Magnate

Penny Pritzker, a longtime Obama friend and donor, is an heir to Hyatt Hotels.

Defense

Before Boston, the Tsarnaev Brothers Planned a Fourth of July Attack

The brothers' built their bombs more quickly than anticipated.

Defense

Second U.S. Cargo Plane Crashes in Central Asia

Plane had just left a key military transport hub supporting the war in Afghanistan.

Management

Analysis: What Is a ‘Red Line’ Worth?

Syria is testing the U.S., and other country's may follow.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Obama Travels to Mexico

Obama is meeting with his Mexican counterpart, Enrique Peña Nieto, on his trip.

News

Van Halen, Brown M&Ms, and the Bureaucracy

An explanation for tales of government stupidity.

Management

Bizarre: LBJ Orders Pants in Secret Recording

Forgotten recording shows the 36th president knew just how he liked them.

Nextgov

Video: Jon Stewart's 'Progress Report' on VA Claims Backlog

The Daily Show takes on the federal bureaucracy again.

Nextgov

Lute: 'We Cannot Run Cyber Like an Intelligence Program'

On the eve of her departure, DHS Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute Reflects on an eventful tenure.

Nextgov

Pentagon Approves Use of Samsung Android and New BlackBerry Devices

Apple devices still awaiting the Defense nod.

Management

Several Agencies Still Mum on Furloughs

HHS, Education among agencies that have not yet reached a decision.

Tech

FAA Puts Off Plan for Air Controllers to Report on Weather

Do controllers have time to take on contractors’ duties?

Management

The 6 Factors Needed to Drive Innovation in Government

Here are the six things the most innovative agencies in government do.

Tech

Feds Refuse to Satisfy Beyoncé Lip-Sync Truthers

FOIA requests hoped to reveal more about the inauguration scandal.

Management

4 Tips for Talking with the CEO

Things you should consider when talking with senior leadership.