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.

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

Republicans May Take Hagel Nomination Fight to Senate Floor

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., still seeks Benghazi answers.

Nextgov

Defense and the intelligence community pursue conflicting cloud plans

Roadmaps for shifting computer work to collaborative online environments follow different construction designs.

Defense

With Obama's Plan, 32,000 Troops Would Remain in Afghanistan in 2014

President Obama will announce his timetable during his State of the Union speech.

Nextgov

Why North Korea's Nuclear Program Can't Be Stopped

The world can't negotiate with North Korea, because the world doesn't have anything North Korea wants.

Nextgov

Next Stop for Controversial Airport Scanners: Office Buildings?

Say "cheese," federal employees!

Management

National Security Insiders: Sequestration is Going to Happen

Nearly 80 percent say there's no way a deal can be done to avoid across-the-board cuts by the March 1 deadline.

Management

Agencies Must Provide Better Protection for Sexual Assault Victims, OPM Says

Department-specific plans needed to address domestic violence and assault.

Tech

Dick Cheney Sides With Obama on Drones

The former vice president says the drone program is the only portion of Obama's foreign policy plan he agrees with.