Defense

Scores killed in attacks across Iraq

Nearly 70 people killed and dozens more wounded after a relative respite from violence during Ramadan.

Defense

Army suicides rise to record level in July

Last month's 32 Army suicides underscore the military’s continuing inability to prevent troubled soldiers from taking their own lives.

News

Analysis: Obama’s Economy -- or Not?

There's probably not much the president could have done about the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression -- except possibly lead better.

News

Play of the Day -- Republican candidates take over Iowa; Obama comes up with ideas for new jobs

A daily roundup of late-night video.

Features

Leading the Way

Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves knows firsthand the challenges of governing in a wired world.

Features

Building Cyber Warriors

With IT security experts in short supply, agencies are shaping the next generation from the ground up.

Features

The Wrong War

The insistence on applying Cold War metaphors to cybersecurity is misplaced and counterproductive.

Features

The Challenge

Government isn’t well-organized to combat cyber threats.

Features

The Threat

Political paralysis may pose the biggest hurdle to securing U.S. networks.

Features

Dangerous Liaisons

High-profile data breaches are tipping the balance between connecting and protecting people.

Editor's Notebook

Critical Care

Agencies face enormous obstacles in securing vital networks, but failure isn’t an option.

Tech

Innovation Perks

Does government's structured work environment put it at a disadvantage when looking to attract and retain tech-savvy workers?

News

Raining on HHS' Parade

Defense

G.I. Bill expands coverage, still faces budget uncertainty

New provisions include eligibility for educational programs that do not lead to a college degree, such as flight training and apprenticeships.

News

From Nextgov: First federal CIO launched far-reaching changes, experts say

Vivek Kundra's vision for using technology to transform government operations will endure , observers say.

News

SEC faces new calls for its reorganization

House Republicans gear up for autumn hearing on major overhaul of the regulator’s structure, even as the agency is implementing last year’s financial reform law.

Pay & Benefits

GAO plans to offer buyouts, early outs

Members of the Senior Executive Service are not eligible for the incentives in this round.

News

Play of the Day -- Republican contenders are 'Battered, dipped and deep fat fried'

A daily roundup of late-night video.

News

SEC using new enforcement powers to probe trading before U.S. credit downgrade

Proving information was leaked could be challenging because many traders were expecting the downgrade, Financial Times report says.