Management

Inside Obama's Visit to a Federal Prison

The president Thursday saw a little bit of himself in some of the inmates at Oklahoma's El Reno federal prison.

Management

Obama Lays Out Plan to Overhaul The American Criminal Justice System

"Any system that allows us to turn a blind eye to hopelessness and despair—that is not a justice system, that is an injustice system," the president said Tuesday.

Management

Obama Administration Plugs Retirement Savings Programs

The Labor Department will allow states to create their own retirement savings plans.

Management

Obama Will Be The First Sitting President to Visit a Federal Prison

Next week, he'll go to a federal prison. Vice News will tag along.

Management

White House Spokesman Hammers House Republicans, Trump For Racial Insensitivity

Press secretary Josh Earnest ticked off how House Republicans and Donald Trump are "out of step" with most Americans on race.

Defense

Obama Says U.S. 'Will Stand By' Families of American Hostages

The president announced Wednesday that the government will no longer threaten prosecution for families who try to pay ransom to hostage-takers.

Management

The Obama Administration Isn't Pressuring Anyone to Stop Selling Confederate Flag Merchandise

Josh Earnest said Tuesday the president welcomes the decisions from Wal-Mart , eBay and other retailers.

Defense

Obama on Fighting ISIS: 'We Don’t Yet Have A Complete Strategy'

The president said Monday that the Pentagon is still waiting on “commitments” from the Iraqi government.

Oversight

Van Hollen Says He Will Run for Mikulski's Senate Seat

The House member is the first to throw his hat in the ring for the seat representing many federal employees.

Management

How the State Department Is Defending Hillary Clinton's Personal Email Use

The former department chief is largely letting her former colleagues handle the controversy.

Oversight

Joni Ernst's State of the Union Response Gives the GOP a Fresh Face

The freshman Republican senator delivered a decidedly mild-mannered speech in the Republican Party's official response.

Oversight

Romney 2016 Just Picked Up an Early Endorsement

The as-yet unannounced campaign can count on at least one supporter in Congress.

Management

Obama Watches ESPN While Pretending to Work

He told ESPN Radio he may turn on the game at night if he's got "a really fat briefing book."

Defense

Mitt Romney Says Obama Shouldn't Rule Out Boots on the Ground in Iraq

The former presidential contender on Sunday gave the president some advice on both foreign and domestic policy.

Management

Obama on the Midterms: 'Obviously Republicans Had a Good Night'

The president delivered remarks Wednesday afternoon.

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.

Management

What Exactly Does an Administration 'Czar' Do?

President Obama is expected to name a new Ebola czar. A look at his administration’s past crisis czars gives some indication of how that will work out.

Management

Here's How Mitt Romney Could Become a Contender in 2016

After two failed presidential campaigns, could the third time be the charm?

Defense

Do the Secret Service's Security Lapses Go Past the White House?

The service does more than just protect the president. But little is publicly known about the procedures around others the agency guards.