Defense

Hagel Seeks Furlough 'Consistency and Fairness' Across Defense

Union decries move to force unpaid leave equally on the department's civilians.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Politics of Defense Contracting

In the wake of the sequester, congressmen from Ohio think we need tanks that the Army doesn’t.

Oversight

Lawmaker Wants USPS to Bring You Your Booze

Proposal would overturn Postal Service’s ban on delivering wine and beer.

Oversight

Ruling in TSA Air Marshal Case Hailed by Whistleblower Advocates

MSPB defeat called victory for federal whistleblowers.

Oversight

What the Senate Energy Panel Would Look Like Under Chairwoman Landrieu

Landrieu is one of the most conservative Democrats in the Senate on energy issues.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Congress Resolves One Aspect of the Sequester

The move to restore air traffic controllers is a main topic on late-night TV.

Management

Virginia Governor's Race Overshadowed by Scandal

Ties to controversial companies become fodder for attacks.

Nextgov

Sixty-Seven Senators Urge Obama to Resolve VA Claims Backlog

Letter cites 2,000 percent increase in year-old claims over four years.

Management

Tired, Poorly Trained Guard Dogs Could Endanger Nuclear Arms Site

Tennessee site gets the animals on a 5-year contract worth nearly $15M.

Oversight

Analysis: Obama's Amazing Speech (and Why You Probably Missed It)

Lost amid the laughter, Obama's closing remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner indict failed elites.

Management

Obama Fills Out His Cabinet

Nominees expected for Commerce, Transportation and Trade Representative.

Oversight

Video: The Funniest Jokes from the White House Correspondents' Dinner

Obama and O’Brien deliver their best material for press and politicians.

Oversight

Analysis: The Shameful Sequester Vote

Wouldn't it be nice if Congress protected the poor as much as annoyed upper-middle-class flyers?

Oversight

Play of the Day: Bush and the New $100 Bill

Late-night comedians are still talking about the 43rd president.

Oversight

A Playbook for Undoing the Sequester

Congress' reversal of FAA furloughs set off a special interests race to push for other exemptions.

Oversight

Obama Names FTC Economist as Regulatory Office Chief

Howard Shelanski would preside over review of federal rules.

Pay & Benefits

Analysis: TRICARE Should Cover Physical Therapy Involving Horses

Why Congress should pass 'Kaitlyn's Law' today.

Defense

Analysis: Obama's Middle East Strategy

'Engage where we must, disengage where we can.'

Tech

Congress Agrees to End FAA Furloughs

President expected to sign what White House calls a ‘Band-Aid’ measure.

Pay & Benefits

Who's Forfeiting Pay Alongside Furloughed Employees?

From the White House to Capitol Hill, a growing list of top officials show solidarity.