Oversight
Primaries a Threat for House GOP
More House Republicans could lose in the primaries than in the general election.
Tech
Federal prosecutor under fire for anonymously commenting on news website
Forensic linguist matches language in online posts to legal briefs.
Oversight
Court upholds FDA requirement to put graphic warnings on cigarette packs
Appeals court also stands by law that lets the agency ban marketing that might appeal to children and teens.
News
FAA Relenting on Passenger Gadgets?
For years, the techno-savvy members of the flying public have resented Federal Aviation Administration requirements that passengers turn off cellphones and other electronic devices to prepare for takeoff.
Defense
Afghan ambassador: 'We are an ally in war against terror'
Eklil Hakimi calls for a long-term partnership between U.S., Afghanistan.
Defense
Suspect in Afghan shootings identified
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales enlisted in the Army in 2001 and is a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Tech
Telework Security and Etiquette
Significant gaps still exist in ensuring secure remote network access for federal workers.
Management
Contractor pay caps re-emerge in Senate
Boxer and Grassley bill would limit reimbursement to $400,000.
Management
Public not as anti-government as you might think
Though measures such as the federal pay freeze poll well, average citizens don’t share the tea party’s views on spending.
News
George Clooney's Run-In With the Secret Service
The actor is arrested for protesting the Sudanese government; had earlier testified on Capitol Hill with USAID officers.
Pay & Benefits
Pace of retirements expected to pick up, along with the price tag
Retirees will grow by 10 percent during the next decade while retirement spending will increase by 30 percent, reports say.
Management
Workplace diversity plans due at OPM
All federal agencies required to submit strategies for review.
Defense
U.S. officials dole out selective details on shooter
Identity of sergeant who allegedly killed 16 Afghan civilians still not public.
Defense
Bin Laden reportedly plotted to kill Obama
Gen. David Petraeus also targeted, The Washington Post says.
Defense
Navy chief: U.S. to bring 'sawed-off shotgun' to Persian Gulf
U.S. ramping up military capabilities in region amid tensions with Iran.
Defense
Karzai says he is at ‘the end of the rope’ with U.S.
Afghan president accuses the United States of not cooperating in investigation of last weekend's shootings.
Defense
Report: U.S. soldier 'snapped' under pressure
Stress, alcohol and domestic issues said to have contributed to Afghanistan tragedy.
Defense
House GOP budget to avoid sequester of Defense funds
Lawmakers may target federal workforce for cuts instead.
Pay & Benefits