Oversight
John Kerry Is Trying to Stall the Release of the CIA Torture Report
The secretary of State is reportedly asking the Senate to wait to release its report on the Bush-era use of “enhanced interrogation” techniques.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Odds of Indicting a Police Officer
The Garner and Brown cases show just how difficult it really is.
Nextgov
Pentagon Watchdog: DOD Stumbles in Cloud Computing Plan
An inspector general found Pentagon policymakers did not fully execute numerous elements of the strategy.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Rand Paul Takes a Stand in Police Chokehold Case
Last night's late-night funnies: The Republican senator sticks to his antitax guns.
Defense
Rand Paul and John McCain Go to War Over ISIS Vote
How a "nice little water bill" sparked a battle between a 2016 White House hopeful and the GOP's top hawk.
Management
Obama's Immigration Action Is Creating a Hiring Blitz at DHS
USCIS is staffing up at a new facility to implement the new policies.
Oversight
Reid vs. White House Tensions Cloud Majority's Final Days
Divides over electoral strategy and a tax deal reflect stresses between the Senate's top Democrat and the Obama administration.
Management
Can Presidents Be Managers?
Presidents who bask in the policy limelight are surprised and puzzled when their support erodes.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What Congress Can Finally Agree On
Everyone can gree that Nazis shouldn't get Social Security benefits.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Tax Deal That Would Retroactively Boost Mass Transit Benefits
Bill would allow feds to claim a $250 monthly benefit for 2014.
Nextgov
Agencies Under the Gun to Meet Data Transparency Deadlines
The Obama administration has six months to prove its implementation of a sweeping new data transparency law is on track.
Oversight
Obama's Pick to Head Immigration Agency Caught in Executive-Order Crossfire
Nominee to run ICE has cleared two Senate committees, but it's unclear if Democrats will get her approved before they lose the majority.
Management
Top-Performing Executives to Advise Policymakers on Improving Government Performance
Senior Executives Association and Volcker Alliance create network of Presidential Distinguished Rank Award winners.
Oversight
Ted Cruz Pushes the House To Have All-Out Spending Fight On Obama Immigration Action
Conservatives in the House look to Cruz once again for solutions to stop Obama.
Defense
Internal GOP Tensions Simmer Over Terrorism Insurance
Conservatives square off against some fellow Republicans, business groups, and Senate Democrats over TRIA program.
Oversight
Rand Paul, Reluctant Warrior, Makes No Promises on Increased Defense Spending
In an appearance with The Wall Street Journal's editorial page editor, Paul declares, "I will not want to take the country to war."
Pay & Benefits
Rethinking Federal Pay Should Be a Promise, Not a Threat
25 years after the pay comparability act, the GS system is still an impediment.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Newest Weapon in the War on Terror
A drone carrying mistletoe is perfect for the holiday season.
Nextgov
Inspector: Security Holes Found in IRS Obamacare System
A core IRS system for calculating Obamacare fees for health insurers and drug manufacturer has security weaknesses
Oversight