Management

Trump, Clinton, Obama, Ryan Harmonize for a Smooth Transition

Following upbeat victory and concession speeches, president praises American “team.”

News

Ex-Rep. Mike Rogers Spotted Touring Trump Transition HQ

Former House Intel chairman now radio host has been expected for months to play a role.

Defense

Lessons for Combat in Mosul, From a Trio of Watchdogs

U.S.-assisted push against ISIS examined by Defense, State and USAID inspectors general.

Defense

Homeland Security Still Slow to Fill Law Enforcement Jobs, Watchdog Finds

ICE, Secret Service and CBP struggle with stretched work force and weak tools to track job applicants.

Oversight

Justice Department Dispatches 500 to Monitor Polls on Tuesday

A 2013 Supreme Court case limits the federal role, attorney general notes.

Tech

NOAA Rebuts Famed Critic of National Weather Service

University meteorologist calls agency equipment and models obsolete.

Management

Federal Advisory Committees' Rosters and Costs Rise, Says CRS

Government spent $367 million last year on part-time bodies offering expertise.

Management

FBI to Conduct Internal Probe of Election-Season Tweets

FOIA office’s sudden activity on Clinton and Trump pasts draws suspicion.

Defense

Homeland Security's Revised Anti-Extremism Plan Draws Mixed Reviews

Multi-agency strategy for evidence-based community partnerships is under fire from the right and left.

Defense

Army General Was Allowed To Accept Free Housing from Contractor

Brig. Gen. Michael Bobeck, fired from the Joint Staff for an extramarital affair, cited his longtime friendship with an executive in receiving a rent-free apartment during his divorce. 

Management

Amid the Firestorm Over Comey Come Charges of Hatch Act Violations

FBI chief’s handling of Clinton email probe draws blasts from Democrats, prosecutors.

Defense

Military Housing at Risk from Poor Utility Maintenance, Watchdog Finds

Electrical and environmental system flaws found consistently at bases around the world.

Management

Judge Temporarily Blocks Rule Aimed at Fair Treatment of Federal Contract Workers

Preliminary injunction prevents implementation of requirement that contractors disclose alleged labor law violations.

Management

Now Available: 8,200 Reports Some in Congress Wanted to Stay Private

Transparency groups work out a deal with allied lawmakers to release Congressional Research Service reports.

Defense

Pentagon 'Clawback' of Guard Recruiting Bonuses Draws Fire

California lawmaker wants Defense chief to cancel plans to reclaim $15,000 re-enlistment incentives.