Defense

Legality of Russian Expansionism Isn't the Real Issue

The annexation of Crimea sets a terrible precedent for the international community.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Russia's Actions Will Leave It 'Alone and Naked'

Late-night looks at Joe Biden's recent comments.

Management

USPS Slashing 10,000 Jobs in 2015

Agency looks to scale back its workforce to 400,000 employees in the coming years.

Management

Group Wants White House to Release Documents on Ambassadorial Nominees

Association had threatened lawsuit against State Department in dispute over qualifications of those serving in high-level jobs overseas.

Management

Inside the Boring but Crucial Federal Form That Gets Kids to College

The Obama administration has streamlined the financial aid application, but some students need more than a better website.

Management

Security Clearance Reforms Include Better Access to Criminal Records and Greater Use of Social Media

Interagency panel’s recommendations on background checks focus on closing information gaps.

Defense

Senators Rekindle Debate After High-Profile Military Sexual-Assault Case

Democrats Gillibrand and McCaskill both see vindication after charges are dismissed against Army general.

Management

The Navy Yard Shooting Could Have Been Prevented, Review Finds

But the Defense Department says it does not have the current capabilities to prevent such a large-scale attack.

Oversight

Obamacare Has Two Weeks to Enroll One Million People

Without a dramatic spike in enrollments, it's unlikely the administration will meet that goal.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Will the Real Crimeans Please Stand Up?

Jimmy Fallon wonders about the opinions of actual Crimeans.

Defense

Republican Lawmakers Want to Cut 115,000 Civilian Defense Jobs

Bill would save $82.5 billion over five years, supporters say.

Oversight

Wide-Ranging Bill Seeks to Shine More Light on Lobbying and Regulatory Process

Legislation also would toughen financial disclosure rules for members of Congress and judges as well as improve public access to government documents.

Management

Lawmakers Want To Ax Reports No One Reads

Legislation in both chambers would kill or merge hundreds of agency publications.

Defense

Lawmakers Question Air Force Officials Over Bible Quote

Agency leaders urged members to get all of the facts about recent reports that an academy cadet was forced to remove religious language from whiteboard.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Putin A 'Stronger' Leader Than Obama?

New poll results are featured on The Tonight Show.

Oversight

Several Major Agencies Still Lack Permanent Watchdogs

Inspectors general have been missing at some departments, including Interior and the U.S. Agency for International Development, for years.

Defense

Congress Wants to Shield Veterans From Another Government Shutdown

Lawmakers push for advance funding for VA.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Crimea's Questionable Vote to Join Russia

Senators are on their way to the Ukraine.

Pay & Benefits

USPS Should Keep Funding Future Health Care Costs, Republicans Say

Postal Service again asks for congressional assistance in reducing its unfunded obligations.

Defense

Congress to Pentagon: Hand Over the War Budget

Defense officials want to wait until a decision on post-2014 involvement in Afghanistan is made.