Oversight
A Perk for Federal VIPs: Park Service’s Mountain Getaway
Vice President Biden offers to reimburse NPS for his stay at a cabin in Grand Teton National Park.
Defense
British Spies Allowed to Access U.S. Data Without a Warrant
Newly released documents from the British government reveal a lack of judicial oversight for how it sifts through communications data collected by the NSA and other foreign governments.
Defense
NSA Chief Warns Companies Against Revenge Hacking
"Hacking back" may be illegal, Michael Rogers said. But his advice doesn't apply to the agency he heads.
Defense
Obama: States Should Support Ebola Health Workers
Mandatory quarantines upon return from West Africa could discourage health professionals from going to the front lines, president says.
Management
Unmanned NASA Rocket Explodes in Virginia
The rocket, built and launched by Orbital Sciences Corporation, was headed to the International Space Station.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Midterm Toxicity of President Obama
Everyone's running away from the guy who lives in the White House.
Management
Kirsten Gillibrand: It's 'Vital' That a Woman Becomes President in 2016
The junior senator from New York hopes it's Hillary Clinton, but she's positioning herself well if that doesn't happen.
Defense
DHS Orders Increased Security at Federal Facilities
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the action was a precautionary step, citing terrorist calls for attacks against the United States.
Route Fifty
Indianapolis Plans New Electric Vehicle ‘Freedom Fleet’ for City
Mayor Greg Ballard’s quest to ditch foreign oil is expanding the city’s green footprint.
Nextgov
Republicans Target Tech Official to Link Obama to HealthCare.gov Woes
Todd Park formally subpoenaed to testify Nov. 19.
Management
Snail Mail Gets Slower: Why USPS Is Missing Its Own Mail Delivery Goals
Disagreement abounds as the Postal Service blames bad weather, not job cuts and plant closures, for slower mail.
Defense
The Boston Bombing and the Marijuana Defense
Robel Phillipos, a friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev, was found guilty of lying to the FBI despite his claim that he was too high to remember what he had done.
Management
Can Twitter Solve Hillary Clinton's Relatability Problem?
The former secretary of state has sometimes struggled to connect with voters on the stump. Maybe 140 characters suit her better.
Nextgov
Here Are Six Nearly Certified Cloud Services Waiting in the Wings
A new list of “RedRAMP Ready Systems” is meant to make it easier for agencies to comply with security controls.
Management
Creative Minds: Tackling Chemotherapy Resistance
One young winner of the NIH director's award sets out to untangle a medical mystery.
Defense
U.S. Halted Work on Half-Renovated Prison in Afghanistan
Watchdog faults State Department oversight of contract.
Route Fifty
State Ballot Initiatives Could Boost Turnout, Affecting Key Races
Voters this year aren’t just deciding control of the U.S. Senate.
Nextgov
600 Military Travelers Handed ‘Chip and PIN’ Hack-Resistant Credit Cards
All Pentagon travel cards will be replaced with new tech by summer 2015.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Enrollees Can Contribute $500 More Next Year
The IRS increased the cap on individual contributions to $18,000 for 2015.
Defense