Oversight

Virginia Means More Than South Carolina

Forget Mark Sanford’s win in the Palmetto State. The race to watch this year is Virginia’s gubernatorial contest.

Oversight

Obama Says GOP Playing 'Political Games' on Benghazi Attacks

Republicans say Obama didn't send military backup when it was requested.

Oversight

Obama Says He Won’t 'Tolerate' Wrongdoing at IRS

President will hold employees accountable if they intentionally targeted political groups.

Defense

Bill Aims to Protect Military Sex Assault Victims

Measure strengthens whistleblower rights for service members who report sexual violence.

Oversight

Analysis: Why Cheap Regulation Creates Expensive Crises

Do you want Boeing deciding if its airplanes are safe? Or JPMorgan deciding if its bets are sensible?

Oversight

The Coming GOP Civil War Over Climate Change

Science, storms, and demographics are starting to change minds among the rank and file.

Oversight

Lawmakers Fault Pre-Boston Attack Intel Sharing

'He was on our radar screen, and then he was off,' lawmaker says of the deceased suspect.

Management

Bring Federal Conferences Back to Las Vegas, Lawmakers Say

‘Irresponsible federal workers,’ not resorts, led to excessive conference spending, they say.

Oversight

House Passes Debt Limit Bill

Legislation would direct Treasury to prioritize debt, Social Security payments if government hits debt limit.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Notable Political Weight Loss

David Letterman’s producers have a video segment connecting Chris Christie to William Howard Taft.

Management

Most Top Contractors Increased Business With Federal Government in 2012

Despite downtick in overall contract spending, large companies found ways to increase revenues.

Defense

Deputy Mission Chief Says He Was 'Stunned' by Rice's Early Depiction of Benghazi Attacks

The State Department was aware the attack was terrorism, rather than a result of protests over an anti-Islamic video.

Oversight

Lawmaker Renews GOP Bid to Defund a Key Census Survey

Rep. Jeff Duncan says economic questionnaire is invasive and harasses people.

Oversight

Weighty Politics: Why Haven't We Seen Heavier Presidents?

Overweight politicians haven't made it to the White House for a long time.