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

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

Analysis: Why Boston Bombings Might Be Scarier Than 9/11

Killing Americans at play is different from attacks on economic, military targets.