Oversight

What Is Joe Biden Up To?

The vice president is off the leash and seemingly exploring his options, but Democrats aren't eager for a 2016 fight.

Defense

Analysis: No, American Weakness Didn't Encourage Putin to Invade Ukraine

In fact, we've pushed U.S. power further east than anyone could have imagined when the Soviet Union collapsed.

News

The Era of Security Clearance Self-Review Could Be Permanently Over

Lawmakers introduce bill that would prohibit contractors from conducting final background checks of federal job candidates.

Oversight

Most Lawmakers Who Promised To Donate or Withhold Their Salaries Actually Did it

Nearly $500,000 was donated to various charities and $87,400 was returned to the general treasury because of the government shutdown, according to a Washington Post report.

Oversight

New Nutrition Labels Will Make You Feel Guilty

The FDA wants to make sure you can't miss calorie amounts on food labels. But will that change your eating habits?

Defense

How Should the U.S. Deal With Vladimir Putin?

Russia's wily president has outmaneuvered Western leaders for years. Is Barack Obama next?

Oversight

FDA on Defensive for Snooping on Employees’ Computers

Two reports detail efforts to monitor communications of scientists suspected of press leaks.

News

Democrats: The IRS Probe Has Cost Taxpayers $14 Million So Far

Price tag includes employee compensation, travel and IT upgrades.

Tech

The White House Has Four Options For NSA Reform

Choices include having phone companies or another government agency retain private data.

Oversight

Obamacare Enrollment Results Will Come Down to the Wire

The latest numbers indicate the health care law could sign up 7 million people by the March deadline.

Oversight

Play of the Day: How Ukraine Will Affect America in 2014

The Daily Show asks about Euromaidan's affect on the United States.

Nextgov

IT Reform Bill Passes House

A similar bill is pending in the Senate.

Management

The Supreme Court Could Limit Obama's Executive Action Where It Matters Most: Climate Change

The question at stake is whether the EPA has the right to consider greenhouse gas emissions in industrial permits, and if it has the right to change the levels of pollution that it would allow.

Tech

Why the CIA Is Still Doing Drones

The White House is supposed to be handing the program over to the Pentagon. Here's why they're dragging their feet.

Oversight

House Tries Again to ‘Stop Government Abuse’

The lower chamber will vote on legislation to increase transparency across government.