Defense

State Dept. Disputes Need for Senate Approval of Further Nuke Cuts

Deal with Russia could be worded to avoid lawmakers, administration says.

Oversight

Play of the Day: An Adorable Metaphor for Border Control

Late-night hosts look at the compromise immigration plan proposed last week.

Oversight

Happy Birthday Constitution! Americans Still Don't Get You

Only 38 percent of Americans can name all three branches of government.

Tech

Looser Rules on Airline Passenger Electronics May Take Flight

Leaked advisory board draft report favors easing 'Please stow away your devices' drill.

Defense

Bill Would Allow Gay Vets to Update Service Records

Legislation could help those discharged for their sexual orientation access benefits.

Oversight

Obamacare Continues to Be a Tough Sell

Administration fights uphill battle in implementing health reform law.

Oversight

Play of the Day: How Effective is the NSA Spying Program?

Jay Leno wants to know if government surveillance can get the public much-needed gossip.

Oversight

Lawmakers Want More Oversight of Security Clearances

After NSA leaks, senators call for reforms of background check process.

Defense

The Numbers on More Border Patrol Agents Just Don't Add Up

Lately, more agents correspond with a decrease in apprehensions and removals.

Management

Federal Contractors Failing to Pay Afghan Subcontractors, IG Finds

Unpaid subcontractors threaten to self-immolate, blow up compound.

Management

USPS to Close Three Capitol Hill Post Offices

Lawmakers praise decision to shutter the doors on seldom-used retail spaces.

Management

Paying Contractors No More Than Biden Makes Could Save $440M a Year

New GAO numbers on contractor salary reimbursement rekindle debate.

Oversight

Transportation Safety Panel Asked to Look Again at 1996 Plane Crash

Former investigators say they were silenced about the real cause of the disaster.

Oversight

Play of the Day: ‘Ich Bin Ein Kenyan’

What did Obama really say at Brandenburg Gate?

Pay & Benefits

IRS Employees to Receive $70 Million in Bonuses

Agency could renegotiate with union reduce the expense, senator says.

Oversight

Oversight Panel Leaders Fight Over Release of IRS Transcripts

Sides are arguing over whether there was a White House link to the scandal.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Behemoth Immigration Bill

With legislation coming from the Senate, The Daily Show explains its path.

Oversight

After an Easy Hearing, the NSA and FBI Are Ready for a Drink

Post-hearing exchange caught on mic.

Management

Unions Slam Proposed Efficiency Board As ‘Offensive’ and ‘Unwise’

House oversight hearing examines potential updates to 'reinventing government.'