Oversight

Philanthropists and the White House: Who's the Boss?

Once, it was elite donors who courted the president. Today, it's precisely the reverse.

Oversight

Why Hasn't the GOP Treated Fort Hood Like Benghazi?

Both attacks suggest multiple institutional failures, but only one can be teed up for maximum embarrassment of President Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Koch Brothers Versus the Columbus Zoo

A ballot initiative meant to raise property taxes to fund the Ohio zoo was defeated.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Diabolical Plans of Hillary Clinton

Is the former State Department chief responsible for Monica Lewinsky's reemergence?

Defense

Congress Plans Obamacare Exemption to Boost Veteran Employment

The Senate could hold a procedural vote this week on a House bill to change the employer mandate.

Nextgov

Federal Managers Need Better Training in Data Analytics

Agencies aren't sufficiently preparing staff to make the most of the information at their fingertips.

Management

Geithner Book: When Obama Blew a Dog Whistle and a Budget Deal

Former Treasury secretary adds context to behind-the-scenes White House budget machinations.

Defense

Rand Paul Calls for Public Release of Extrajudicial-Killing Memo

Will President Obama refuse a demand that unites the Kentucky Republican and the ACLU?

Oversight

Poll: Americans Have More Faith in Themselves Than in Uncle Sam

The public believes individuals and local organizations are better than the federal government is right now at tackling major challenges facing the country.

Oversight

Obama Wants $2B in Energy-Efficiency Upgrades to Federal Buildings Over the Next 3 Years

President is announcing the goal along with other executive actions to improve the environment.

Management

Lawmakers Wonder 'How Much Porn' It Takes to Fire an EPA Employee

Hearing on IG independence delves into porn watching, alleged assault and other extreme cases of potential misconduct.

Oversight

The Perfect Obamacare Horror Story Remains Elusive

Republicans still struggle to find people who have actually been inconvenienced.

Oversight

House Votes to Hold Former IRS Official Lois Lerner in Contempt

Republicans take their campaign against the agency to the next level.