Defense
The Next Hurdle for Hagel's Confirmation as Pentagon Chief
Most still expect he'll make it, but it’s unclear where the votes are.
Management
Watergate: Marco Rubio’s Awkward Drink of Water In GIF Form
The senator and a bottle of Poland Spring create Internet sensation.
Management
Obama Exchanges Heartwarming ‘Fist Bump’ With Mark Kirk
A special moment caught between Obama and the recently returned senator.
Management
In Dueling Addresses, Marco Rubio and President Obama Use Words You Wouldn't Expect
In his State of the Union address, President Obama went big on "More" and "Jobs." Marco Rubio's response? "More" and "Government."
Oversight
Obama: We Need 'Smarter Government'
President's State of the Union urges lawmakers to "keep the people's government open."
Nextgov
Obama’s cyber executive order lays foundation for mandatory regulations
The directive expands to all critical sectors a Defense Department program that shares classified threat intelligence.
News
State of the Union: In Defense of Government and its Employees
Real-time analysis of the president's speech.
News
Scalia Doesn't Mince Words on State of the Union
Justice says he does not want to "lend dignity" to the "childish spectacle."
Management
Full Text: President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Speech
Here is the transcript, as prepared for delivery.
Defense
Top Pentagon Brass Lay Out Details of Sequestration Nightmare
Joint Chiefs ask senators to cancel threat and adjust continuing resolution.
Defense
Senate Panel Backs Hagel Nomination on Party-Line Vote
Full Senate vote on controversial nominee expected later this week.
Pay & Benefits
Public-Sector Workers Rally Against Sequestration
Unions will meet with lawmakers to discourage automatic budget cuts.
Management
The 9 Biggest Cliches in State of the Union Addresses
As Obama heads to the teleprompter, White House speechwriters spot the tired phrases he should avoid.
Management
Welcome to the Future: Congress Takes on 3-D Printing
3-D printing now lets you make a high-capacity ammo magazine at home, but that’s just the start of a "third industrial revolution."
Oversight
Comptroller warns government debt is unsustainable
GAO chief discusses improper payments, clean books, tax gap and duplication.
Management
The Pope Shows That Sometimes Leadership is Addition by Subtraction
The health of the organization he’s led is more important to him than being the leader of that organization.
Nextgov
DOD Aims to Shield Nuke Operations From Budget Cuts
Administration officials say U.S. nuclear weapons operations are a national priority.
Oversight
Congress Can Approve a Budget This Year, Lawmakers Say
Republican and Democrat say political will to fix appropriations process will determine success.
Defense