Defense

Pentagon falls short on savings at joint bases, auditors say

Lack of consistent policies jeopardizes projected $2.3 billion in savings.

Management

The Rise and Fall of David Petraeus -- TIMELINE

Former CIA director David Petraeus's decades-long and highly praised career took a definitive stumble in November when he resigned from his post...

Defense

The legacy of David Petraeus and the future of American war

As the former CIA chief and military leader's official career ends, the grappling with his formidable legacy -- and what it might mean for future U.S. policy -- can begin.

Defense

Government settles ICE discrimination case

Agent alleging a ‘frat-house-type atmosphere’ may return to the agency.

Oversight

All sides claim deal on fiscal cliff obtainable

Lawmakers won't wait until the 'last day of December to get it done,' Reid says.

Management

Senate Aide Wants to be a Millionaire

Senate staffer gets chance to go big on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

Management

Report recommends merging or streamlining two financial regulatory agencies

SEC and CFTC failed to coordinate on failing investment firm, House investigators find.

Defense

Analysis: How shows like 'Homeland' insult real women in government

Hollywood casts women in politics as vacuous, unprofessional and overambitious.

Defense

David Petraeus secretly testifies to Congress about Benghazi

Petraeus said the CIA believed from the beginning that al-Qeada affiliated terrorists were behind the attack.

Defense

Benghazi may be the least of Susan Rice's problems

Rights activists say she's been dancing with African dictators since the '90s.

Defense

Holder defends keeping Petraeus investigation from White House

DoJ doesn't usually alert outside officials until investigations are complete, he says.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Mitt and his gifts

The election is over, but Romney cannot stop talking.

Defense

Panetta orders officer ethics review

Pentagon officials said review had been planned before Gen. David Petraeus's extramarital affair was uncovered.

Defense

Troops not safe from sequestration

Exemption from cuts covers only service members' paychecks, not their health benefits.

Oversight

Senators jab FDA over lethal meningitis outbreak

More than 30 people have died and more than 400 were infected.

Nextgov

Secessionists and big government

If the petitioners succeed it could mean a lot more government jobs.