New Lesson: How diversification really works

State Dept. seeks mid-career applicants for Foreign Service

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is seeking to rebuild the agency’s workforce, comprised of 78,000 civilians and Foreign Service officers.
Cash, an SUV and TVs: Army contractor in Alaska pleads guilty to fraud

A contractor in Fairbanks, Alaska who defrauded the U.S. government for a Ford Explorer, cash and other kickbacks agreed to a plea deal on Monday.
House eyes higher dollar thresholds for arms sales notices to Congress

House efforts to speed up arms transfers by raising congressional notification thresholds has irked some arms control advocates who say it cedes oversight.
Missile defense interceptor competition enters critical design phase

The Missile Defense Agency’s homeland defense interceptor competition enters critical design review stage, putting it on a path for fielding by FY27.