Management

Analysis: Slashing Government Jobs Hurts the Unemployment Rate

Over the past three months, the federal government has shed 45,000 jobs.

Oversight

Secrecy Undermines the Ability of Congress to Function as the Framers Intended

The national-security state is removing important moral and strategic policy questions that face our polity from the realm of democratic debate.

Oversight

D.C.'s Role in the IRS Scandal Depends on What You Mean by 'D.C.'

Opponents are trying to link Cincinnati scandal as close to 1600 Pennsylvania as possible

Oversight

Analysis: How Obama Scandals Threaten to Kill 'Good Government'

Emerging narrative supports claims that Washington is intrusive, incompetent, untrustworthy and heartless.

Oversight

Commentary: President Obama Doesn't Welcome Debate, He Actively Thwarts It

When the White House says it values debate on balancing civil liberties and national security, it's being disingenuous.

Oversight

Romney Wishes Hurricane Sandy Hadn't Happened Because It Hurt His Chances

2012 candidate says the storm gave the 'president a chance to look presidential.'

Oversight

Play of the Day: Yes, The NSA Can Hear You Now

With the National Security Agency collecting telephone data from Verizon customers, late-night comedians take aim again.

Oversight

Issa's Pet Issue Brings Down an IRS Obamacare Administrator

Officials working on implementation of the Affordable Care Act may have taken improper gifts.

Oversight

Forget the Charm, Keep the Offensive: Obama's Aggressive New Strategy

Appointing Susan Rice as a top aide, attacking Darrell Issa, and fighting for judicial nominees show Obama and his allies don't want to make nice.

Defense

Senators Spar Over Bill on Sexual Assault in the Military

Stark battle lines are emerging around efforts to reform protections.

Defense

Military Leaders Defend Commanders' Powers Over Prosecution of Sexual Assault

Chain of command is key to cultural change, key Democrat says.