Oversight

Obama: Boston Marathon Bombings Are Acts of Terrorism

President adds that little is known about the perpetrators of the attack.

Defense

Who Is Lisa Monaco, the White House's Counterterrorism Adviser?

Obama's homeland-security point person deals with the Boston Marathon bombings in her first weeks on the job.

Oversight

A Brief History of Terrorism in the United States

A list of some of the more notable instances.

Oversight

Lawmakers Seek Answers on Boston Attacks

Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., cautions against criticizing U.S. intelligence.

Oversight

Bill Aims to Give Agencies Furlough Flexibility

Legislation would exempt 'essential employees' from unpaid leave by following government shutdown guidance.

Tech

Multiple Fed Agencies Assemble in Boston as Bomb Probe Proceeds

With FBI in charge, ATF and ICE are working with city police and state troopers.

Oversight

Analysis: Why Boston Bombings Might Be Scarier Than 9/11

Killing Americans at play is different from attacks on economic, military targets.

Defense

Analysis: Calling Out President Obama on Guantanamo Bay

Man held prisoner describes abuse at the hands of the present administration.

Oversight

Boston Blasts Bring a Chill to Washington

Stepped up security on Capitol Hill, near White House, and at other fed buildings.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Tax Day and North Korea

Jimmy Kimmel has many ideas for the IRS to make things easier.

Oversight

GSA Appeals Official’s Reinstatement, But Restores His Pay

Agency challenges MSPB judge’s ruling overturning removal of Paul Prouty as fallout from Las Vegas conference scandal continues.

Oversight

House Rejects Bill That Would Allow Uncle Sam to Fire Federal Tax Cheats

Chamber passes measure prohibiting contracts with delinquent firms.

Oversight

After a Bombing in Boston, All Quiet In Washington

Political officials were quiet after the bombings, with no elected officials rushing to politicize the tragedy.

Pay & Benefits

Four Furlough Days at NOAA; Lawmaker Offers Budget Help

Dawn of storm season is a bad time to neglect Weather Service, Rep. Wolf says.

Oversight

Don't Jump to Conclusions About Boston Marathon Explosions

These days, falsity travels with greater speed than fact.

Oversight

Opinions of the Federal Government Hit All-Time Low

Gap between favorable views on federal and local governments continues to grow.

Defense

Give Defense’s POW/MIA Sleuths Furlough Flexibility, Lawmakers Say

Bill would allow civilians at missing-personnel command to postpone furloughs.

Oversight

Sebelius Defends HHS Budget Request and Obamacare

GOP critics challenge the $4 billion hike the department seeks for 2014.

Oversight

Postal Reform Still At Least Several Months Off

As lawmakers seek to strike a deal, several key players are working on their own proposals, sources say.