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.

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

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

Democrats Set to Block Defense Bill Amid GOP Attacks

The Senate minority wants to make a stand on budget caps, and the majority hopes to make them pay for it.