Pay & Benefits
Most in the Military Get No Retirement-Savings Help. That Could Be Changing.
Under the current system, personnel who serve 20-plus years get a pension. But what about everyone else?
Oversight
Multiple Lawmakers Possibly Compromised by OPM Hack
At least two lawmakers received have received notices that their personal data may now be in the hands of hackers believed to be working for China.
Oversight
Americans Remain Split Over Obama
Views of the president are tightly correlated with voters' assessments of their own financial prospects.
Defense
When the Defense Bill Collides With 'Extraneous' Politics
The Pentagon authorization measure always has to sail through controversy before passage. But this year's fight over budgeting is especially tough.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Message to America
He's got the best hair, a lot of money and a catchphrase. And he'd be the "best jobs president that God ever created.
Oversight
Top Defense Officials Told Congress Parts of the Pentagon's ISIS Strategy
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs chair Martin Dempsey testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.
Management
Lawmakers Renew Push to Streamline Federal Hiring
Bill would hasten the burdensome hiring process, supporters say.
Oversight
Mitch McConnell Is Attacking the Environmental Protection Agency
Senate's EPA spending bill takes swipe at power-plant rules in a long list of riders.
Defense
Democrats Go Wobbly on Defense Bills
The defense authorization and appropriations bills use the same gimmick, so why are Democrats standing firm on one but not the other?
Oversight
This is How Republicans Want to Fix Obamacare
If the Supreme Court rules against the administration, the GOP will attempt to use its leverage to make some big changes.
Oversight
Oversight Chairman: Obama Needs to Fire OPM Chief
“I think it’s time for them to resign, and if they don’t, I think the president should fire them,” Rep. Jason Chaffetz said of leadership at the Office of Personnel Management.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump is America's Id
The bombastic real estate mogul and reality star is running for president.
Oversight
Federal Data Breach Snares Hill Staffers
Some Senate employees were told Tuesday that their personal information had been compromised.
Defense
TSA Nomination Advances to Senate Floor
Coast Guard Vice Adm. Neffenger would arrive on heels of reports faulting airport screening and worker vetting practices.
Oversight
Bernie Sanders and the Age Question
He would be the oldest newly-elected president by a wide margin. Will voters care?
Oversight
Republicans Put Obamacare on Firing Line Ahead of Supreme Court Decision
House GOP sets votes on a series of anti-ACA bills, while everyone waits for the decision that could change everything.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The 2016 Race Goes Back to the 1990s
Bush and Clinton are 2016 contenders… and very familiar names.
Oversight
What Do Manatees Have To Do With Obama’s Climate Agenda?
Jim Inhofe joins Rob Bishop to fight against power-plant regulations.
Oversight
GOP Threatens to Subpoena State Department for Keystone Docs
The move comes amid a larger battle over transparency between Republicans and the State Department, including over key moves made during Hillary Clinton's tenure.
Defense