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Why 20 years wasn’t enough to train the Afghan army to win
New inspector general report explores the collapse of the Afghan security forces.
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OPM’s retirement backlog worsens to start 2023′s peak intake season
There are more than $83 billion worth of annual annuity payments made to nearly 2.7 million federal beneficiaries.
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Sexual harassment of corrections staff plagues Bureau of Prisons
Correctional officers also work more overtime on average than any other BOP position.
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Most HUD computers missed security checkups amid pandemic telework: IG
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s IT infrastructure struggled under pandemic telework.
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Safety chief alleges violations at Indiana munitions facility
A letter was sent to President Biden and Congressional leaders substantiating all or parts of five complaints.
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Federal agencies stymied by ancient IT infrastructure, staffing woes
Such outdated equipment is a risk, GAO warns, as “malicious actors are becoming more willing and capable of carrying out cyberattacks.”
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Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban
The former president has been relying on Truth Social, which he launched after being blocked from Twitter.
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Office of Personnel Management staff page drops Glenn as agency CFO
A watchdog investigated Douglas Glenn over claims of misconduct while working at the Department of Defense.
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DoD finance chief sexually harassed subordinates, used racial slur
An inspector general report substantiated several claims of misconduct against Doug Glenn.
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Texas National Guard soldier shoots migrant at border
An internal document obtained by Army Times does not indicate that the migrant was armed.
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Watchdog sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for the IRS
One reason for the optimism is the infusion of billions from Democratic-powered legislation signed into law this summer.
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1 in 5 government passwords were cracked by Interior’s own hack
Find out if you're using the most common password at the department.
Pentagon lacks big picture for fighter jet procurement, watchdog says
The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.
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Air Force pilot who ejected from F-35B released from the hospital
The jet bounced upon impact, went nose down and spun around.
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Army general faulted by inspector general for White House misconduct
An Army one-star general who led the White House Military Office may face punishment.
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Hundreds of DHS workers were Oath Keepers, POGO investigation finds
Some members of the Oath Keepers had worked in sensitive roles at the department.
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Google wanted exclusive dibs on a priceless trove of military tissue samples. A dozen DoD officials raised ethical, legal concerns.
Google has long sought access to a priceless trove of veterans’ medical data.
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White House steps in as Navy, Pentagon feud over amphibious ship
Lawmakers have panned Navy shipbuilding plans and force structure designs for being cost-constrained, rather than simply telling Congress what it needs.
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