Management

Contractors Should Expect Good Things from a GOP Congress

A new leader could repair ‘damage’ done by current House oversight chairman Darrell Issa, analyst says.

Oversight

Boehner Warns Obama Not to Go It Alone on Immigration Reform

"He's going to burn himself," speaker warns.

Oversight

Is Ebola Funding One Thing the White House and Congress Can Agree On?

With a new $6 billion request to Congress, the administration sure hopes so.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Republicans' New Science On Climate Change

Stephen Colbert looks at Sen. James Inhofe's book on the matter.

Oversight

Boehner: The House Will Vote to Repeal Obamacare

The speaker is setting out an agenda after a big week for the GOP.

Oversight

Air Force Ethics Officials Abused Frequent Flyer Upgrades

Watchdog substantiates charge that two former senior lawyers violated gift regulations.

Oversight

The Realistic Republican To-Do List

Mitch McConnell and John Boehner want to score a few quick legislative victories in January.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Just How Big Was The Republicans' Win?

Stephen Colbert takes a victory lap.

Oversight

Federal Employee Unions Expect a ‘Tough Two Years,’ But Promise to Fight On

Republican-controlled Congress poses a threat to agency budgets and employee benefits.

Management

Obama on the Midterms: 'Obviously Republicans Had a Good Night'

The president delivered remarks Wednesday afternoon.

Oversight

10 Races for Feds to Watch: The Results

Here's how the races we highlighted played out on Tuesday.

Defense

John McCain Poised to Control Senate's Defense Policy

Move will give the hawk an influential avenue to merge his two favorite roles: administration critic and legislative deal maker.

Oversight

A Republican Wave Sweeps the Midterm Elections

In an echo of 2010, the GOP overshot its targets, taking the Senate and winning House and statehouse races across the board. Now what will they do?

Oversight

Play of the Day: Money In Politics is Last Night's Big Winner

As some races await their final calls, the real winner of the midterm elections is already clear. It's about $3.7 billion.

Oversight

What the Election Results Mean for Federal Employees

A Republican-controlled Senate could be problematic for feds and agencies alike.

Oversight

Judges Skeptical NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights

In reviewing a post-Snowden case Tuesday, an appeals court questioned whether the government’s bulk collection of phone records needs to be reined in.

Oversight

Changing Who Runs the Senate Won't Fix Washington

As with Obama in 2012, there will be no mandate for the GOP should Republicans win the upper chamber this year.

Oversight

Play of the Day: How to Shame America Into Voting Today

Report cards and flyers might help.

Oversight

10 Races Federal Employees Should Watch on Election Day

Senate, House, gubernatorial and mayoral races that will impact feds in 2015 and beyond.

Oversight

GOP Victory Would Place Conservative Businessman in Charge of Senate Oversight Panel

Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has advocated pay freeze, a smaller federal workforce.