Defense
Plenty of Clues, Few Leads on Motive of Bomber
Bombings could be the work of al-Qaida affiliates, domestic right-wing extremists, or lone-wolf terrorists.
Oversight
Letter Sent to Senator Tests Positive for Ricin
Letter was intercepted at Capitol's remote mail processing facility.
Management
The 6 Ways Government Needs to Improve Performance Management
An overview of how the federal government needs to start managing performance.
Nextgov
Teaching Teens About Tech
Group hopes to cultivate the younger generation's love for gadgets into IT careers.
Defense
Defense to Ask Congress for 'Large' Budget Transfer Authority
'Good news' is number of furlough days coming down, Hagel says.
Defense
Pentagon Saves National Guard WMD Unit That Helped in Boston
Hagel sought to dismantle the team but then requested 2014 funding for it.
Management
Bill Granting GAO More Power Clears House
Legislation will now move to Senate, where it could have a champion in Sen. Clare McCaskill, D-Mo.
Nextgov
Boston Bombing Aftermath Documented on Vine
The six-second video site has become an outlet for grief in the wake of the bombings.
Nextgov
Transit Systems Apparently Not a Target in Boston Marathon Bombing
No reason to halt departing trains, former NYPD intelligence supervisor says.
Nextgov
Social Media Aids First Responders and Grieving Public After Bombing
Vine was the new revelation during this disaster; Google glasses could be the story of the next tragedy.
Oversight
Obama: Boston Marathon Bombings Are Acts of Terrorism
President adds that little is known about the perpetrators of the attack.
Defense
Who Is Lisa Monaco, the White House's Counterterrorism Adviser?
Obama's homeland-security point person deals with the Boston Marathon bombings in her first weeks on the job.
Nextgov
The Boston Marathon Bombers Were Probably Caught on Camera
And they can be found. But it will take no small effort.
Oversight
A Brief History of Terrorism in the United States
A list of some of the more notable instances.
Oversight
Lawmakers Seek Answers on Boston Attacks
Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., cautions against criticizing U.S. intelligence.
Oversight
Bill Aims to Give Agencies Furlough Flexibility
Legislation would exempt 'essential employees' from unpaid leave by following government shutdown guidance.
Management
The Growing Disconnect Between the SES and the Rest
Survey shows gap in job satisfaction between the SES and other federal employees is growing.
Nextgov
The SSA Employee Behind All the Great Data on Baby Name Popularity
Michael Shackleford was determined to avoid giving his child a common name.
Tech
Multiple Fed Agencies Assemble in Boston as Bomb Probe Proceeds
With FBI in charge, ATF and ICE are working with city police and state troopers.
Oversight