Defense

America's Allies Are Pushing Obama to a Red Line on Syrian Chemical Weapons

Israeli, British and French intelligence official all believe that the Assad regime has used lethal chemical weapons against the Syrian rebels.

Oversight

Senate Leader Set to Push Budget Forward

Reid seeks conference with House but may lack GOP support.

Defense

Tsarnaev Says They Got No Outside Help, Brother Was 'Driving Force' In Attacks

The suspect is still saying a lot to investigators about his role in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Pay & Benefits

Reconsidering the General Schedule

Lawmakers take another look at the 60-year-old federal pay system.

Management

Agency Priority Goals Need Clarifying, GAO Finds

Obama’s compliance with Performance Act lacks interim measures, auditors say.

Oversight

The Latest on the Hunt for the Boston Bombing Suspect

Emerging developments in the intense pursuit, which grew violent Thursday night.

Oversight

Committee Wants Update on Postal Regulatory Commission Travel Spending

Chairwoman has been under scrutiny since last year; cooperated with previous inquiry.

Oversight

A Video History of Obama as Consoler in Chief

Like most presidents, part of Barack Obama's job has always been to speak up for the nation in times of grief.

Oversight

Play of the Day: A Very Politicized Look at Guns

Colbert and Stewart lambast the gun control amendment’s failure in the Senate.

Oversight

Besieged Regulator Appointed to Nuclear-Weapons Panel

Gregory Jaczko resigned from the NRC amid allegations he was a bully.

Management

'High Probability' of Furloughs Signaled for Two USDA Agencies

FSA, Rural Development employees face as many as 10 unpaid days off, Agriculture secretary says.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Obama the Travel Planner

Jay-Z and Beyonce’s Cuban vacation is causing quite the stir.

Oversight

Dramatic Workforce Reductions, Rate Hikes Likely for USPS

While Congress debates reform, panel tells Postal Service to take cost savings into its own hands.

Oversight

Agencies Recognized for Making Documents Readable

But Homeland Security Department is still struggling to make sense, advocacy group says.

Oversight

Get Ready for Smallest U.S. Investment in Budget in History

Infrastructure, education, research spending at all-time lows as share of GDP.

Oversight

Ricin Letter Adds to Anxiety on the Hill

Capitol Police, the FBI and other agencies are investigating the matter.

Oversight

Letter Sent to Senator Tests Positive for Ricin

Letter was intercepted at Capitol's remote mail processing facility.