Defense
What happens when suspected terrorists refuse to go to their trials?
Several of the alleged 9/11 plotters have decided to stay in their cells.
Oversight
Congressional staffers wish for work-life balance
More than half surveyed say they work harder than private-sector counterparts.
Defense
Emails to White House show militants claimed credit for Libya attack
State Operations Center sent messages to multiple offices.
Management
You Have to Speak for the Work
Part of your job as a leader is to advocate for the team and get it the exposure it needs to succeed.
Oversight
Bin Laden raid movie features Obama
Democratic fundraiser and director claim film is not politically motivated.
Oversight
Congress tacks toward partial fix of fiscal cliff
Congressional leaders are discussing a plan to make a down payment of targeted cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Former CBO head: No budget, no payday
Douglas Holtz-Eakin says one way to get Congress and the White House to enact an annual budget is to withhold their pay.
Management
Stop Wasting Time Trying to Get Along
The idea of us all working together is nice – and overrated.
Defense
Obama and Romney's great bayonet-off
A look at who knows the most about military standard operating procedure.
Tech
Italy's top scientists quit their government posts
Resignations protest recent convictions of scientists who failed to predict an earthquake.
Oversight
GQ reminds Washington that it has horrible fashion sense
Eight male staffers, speechwriters and lawyers get makeovers.
Pay & Benefits
Employees can contribute more to their Thrift Savings Plans in 2013
IRS adjusts investment caps to account for inflation.
Oversight
Lawmakers consider $55 billion 'fallback' to avert sequestration
Plan has 'a decent chance of happening,' unnamed aide tells Reuters.
Oversight
Issa subpoenas HHS documents
Lawmaker targets demonstration project he calls abuse of power.
Nextgov
Social media led authorities to a Benghazi terror suspect
The suspect is currently being held by Tunisian authorities
Oversight
How your job (and your pay) predicts your vote
Public administration field leans Republican, largely due to military and national security workers.
Management
As local governments shrink, private consultants reap rewards
Officials must 'adapt to the new normal,' firm says.
Oversight