Oversight

Primaries a Threat for House GOP

More House Republicans could lose in the primaries than in the general election.

Oversight

Court upholds FDA requirement to put graphic warnings on cigarette packs

Appeals court also stands by law that lets the agency ban marketing that might appeal to children and teens.

News

FAA Relenting on Passenger Gadgets?

For years, the techno-savvy members of the flying public have resented Federal Aviation Administration requirements that passengers turn off cellphones and other electronic devices to prepare for takeoff.

Defense

Afghan ambassador: 'We are an ally in war against terror'

Eklil Hakimi calls for a long-term partnership between U.S., Afghanistan.

Defense

Suspect in Afghan shootings identified

Staff Sgt. Robert Bales enlisted in the Army in 2001 and is a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Tech

Telework Security and Etiquette

Significant gaps still exist in ensuring secure remote network access for federal workers.

Management

Contractor pay caps re-emerge in Senate

Boxer and Grassley bill would limit reimbursement to $400,000.

Management

Public not as anti-government as you might think

Though measures such as the federal pay freeze poll well, average citizens don’t share the tea party’s views on spending.

News

George Clooney's Run-In With the Secret Service

The actor is arrested for protesting the Sudanese government; had earlier testified on Capitol Hill with USAID officers.

Pay & Benefits

Pace of retirements expected to pick up, along with the price tag

Retirees will grow by 10 percent during the next decade while retirement spending will increase by 30 percent, reports say.

Management

Workplace diversity plans due at OPM

All federal agencies required to submit strategies for review.

Defense

U.S. officials dole out selective details on shooter

Identity of sergeant who allegedly killed 16 Afghan civilians still not public.

Defense

Bin Laden reportedly plotted to kill Obama

Gen. David Petraeus also targeted, The Washington Post says.

Defense

Navy chief: U.S. to bring 'sawed-off shotgun' to Persian Gulf

U.S. ramping up military capabilities in region amid tensions with Iran.

Defense

Karzai says he is at ‘the end of the rope’ with U.S.

Afghan president accuses the United States of not cooperating in investigation of last weekend's shootings.

Defense

Report: U.S. soldier 'snapped' under pressure

Stress, alcohol and domestic issues said to have contributed to Afghanistan tragedy.

Defense

House GOP budget to avoid sequester of Defense funds

Lawmakers may target federal workforce for cuts instead.

Pay & Benefits

Republican bill would open federal health plan to all seniors

Co-sponsor Rand Paul says feds have ‘legitimate argument’ against the Medicare-elimination measure: It would raise their premiums.