Defense

Analysis: The CIA Shouldn't Get to Vet the Torture Report

Obama is making history beholden to the institution that has the biggest incentive to distort it.

Nextgov

Air Force Yanks 17 Officers From Nuclear Missile Launch Posts

The ICBM unit faces internal 'rot' and a state of 'crisis,' official says.

Management

Analysis: Should We Trust Government?

Obama urges Ohio grads to trust fellow Americans with 'awesome authority.' Mistrust is more prudent.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Golfing with Obama

The president played a round over the weekend and comedians took note.

Oversight

House to Vote on Debt Ceiling Bill

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

Oversight

Play of the Day: A Look at the 2016 Democratic Primary

Jimmy Fallon compares the possible candidacies of Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton.

Oversight

The Fight for Millennials

Democrats think they have the youth vote locked up. Think again.

Defense

The U.S.'s Anemic Civilian Outreach Abroad

The world, and particularly the Middle East, are changing. But Washington is not.

Management

Obama’s Picks for Commerce, USTR Revive Reorganization Talk

Pritzker and Froman would figure in a new business department.

Oversight

How States Are Making It a Felony to Enforce Federal Gun Laws

Some states, like Kansas are flouting federal gun regulations entirely.

Oversight

Obama's New Commerce Pick: A Billionaire Chicago Hotel Magnate

Penny Pritzker, a longtime Obama friend and donor, is an heir to Hyatt Hotels.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Obama Travels to Mexico

Obama is meeting with his Mexican counterpart, Enrique Peña Nieto, on his trip.

Tech

Feds Refuse to Satisfy Beyoncé Lip-Sync Truthers

FOIA requests hoped to reveal more about the inauguration scandal.

Defense

Defense Furlough Decision Coming Soon

Pentagon admits some services could afford to eliminate furloughs.