Defense
The U.S. may not leave any troops behind in Afghanistan
Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes became the first Obama administration official to raise the possibility of a complete withdrawal.
Management
You Probably Write a Novel's Worth of Email Every Year
The average worker writes a book about the length of The Great Gatsby in email each year.
Defense
Hagel pick could signal U.S. policy shift on Iran
Nomination might pave the way for a peaceful solution to the nuclear standoff.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Muskets for all!
Jon Stewart discusses the gun control debate on his show.
Management
The 6 Habits of Highly Effective Chiefs of Staff
Rahm Emanuel, Dick Cheney and what it takes to do Washington's second-most-powerful job.
Management
Blocking potential Treasury nominee gets the GOP nowhere in debt ceiling fight
Attempt could backfire and serve only to strengthen Obama’s hand.
Management
NNSA selects new firm to manage two nuclear arms sites
Contract is expected to save $3.27 billion over a decade.
Management
Obama’s Cabinet not as diverse this time
This term the cabinet will feature more longtime Obama allies.
Management
Second Veterans Affairs official resigns after conference overspending
Fallout continues from 2011 Orlando training sessions that cost $6.1 million.
Management
Social Security official’s term expires next week
Obama hasn’t nominated a successor yet to lead cash-strapped agency.
Management
Report: Ex-FEMA official will plead guilty in Gallup conflict-of-interest case
Federal prosecutors charge human capital chief with soliciting job with contractor.
Oversight
Republicans in fighting mood over debt ceiling
While polls show GOP took hit on fiscal cliff, party leaders aren't backing down.
Nextgov
Game on for agencies and Pinterest
GSA has inked federal friendly terms of service with the social networking site.
Management
14 Terrible Things People Like More Than Congress
New poll shows Congress less popular than cockroaches and traffic jams.
Defense
Troops discharged under 'don't ask, don't tell' gain full severance pay
Settlement will affect 181 veterans who were only receiving half of their benefit.
Management
U.S. could hit debt ceiling earlier than anticipated, report finds
Treasury will reach borrowing limit between Feb. 15 and March 1.
Management
The Emergency Debt Plan That Would Put U.S. Citizens Second
If the federal government can't pay its bills on time, the nation could start paying its lenders, many of them foreign, before its citizens.
Management
Analysis: Obama and the Perils of Being Aloof
Willingness to schmooze can make the difference between a good and great presidency.
Oversight
AIG is thinking about suing the government for bailing it out
The company's board will discuss the idea with shareholders at a meeting.
Defense