News

Americans are glum about direction of country, poll finds

Eighty percent of Americans describe themselves as 'dissatisfied' or 'angry' about the way the federal government works.

News

Play of the Day -- Ambien, beer and Herman Cain: Rick Perry's animated speech explained on SNL

A daily roundup of late-night video.

News

Super committee is not seeking an extension, member says

'This is the moment to get it done, if we’re going to get it done,' Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., says.

Tech

Security Stress

Protecting company data can be more stressful than getting a divorce, survey of IT managers finds.

News

Someday All This Could Be Yours....

Defense

American military leader in Afghanistan relieved of duties

Gen. Peter Fuller had made remarks disparaging President Hamid Karzai in an interview in Washington.

Defense

FBI, Homeland Security defer to each other on immigrants' data

House Republicans plan to subpoena criminal records of immigrants in the country unlawfully and claim agencies are hiding crimes.

Pay & Benefits

OPM offers open season crash course

Series of webcasts is aimed at helping employees get up to speed on health insurance choices.

Oversight

Public-private pay gap widens

Washington and Miami are exceptions to the rule, according to latest statistics.

Defense

Air Force to cut officers, spur early retirement, news report says

Congressional mandates require 436 Air Force captains and majors to lose their jobs, Federal New Radio reports.

News

Leaders join deficit-reduction talks, aides say

Boehner, Reid, McConnell and their staffs are working with super committee members to hammer out a deal.

Defense

WSJ: CIA asked to adjust drone strike policy

Behind closed doors, officials concerned that drone strikes are straining the relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan, the paper reports.

News

Ron Paul lays out ambitious agenda to shrink government

The presidential candidate's plan includes eliminating the Energy, Education, Commerce, Interior, and Housing and Urban Development departments.

News

Play of the Day -- Kimmel longs for the days of an amorous president.

A daily roundup of late-night video.

Pay & Benefits

So Many Choices

With open season right around the corner, it’s time to start considering health plan options.

News

Agencies on a Hiring Spree?

News

Congress Unites to Pass Peace Corps Bill

Management

Lessons in Integrity from Madoff?