Management
Obama's Last Weapon in the Fight for Gun Regulations: Emotion
President makes another pitch for lawmakers to enact new restrictions.
Tech
New Era for Energy Department Expected Under a Secretary Moniz
Obama's nominee faces a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
Oversight
The Second-Term Jinx
Ike, Nixon, Reagan, Clinton—presidents historically fumble the end of an eight-year term. With a hostile Congress, Obama faces a similar fate.
Management
IRS Saves $1 Billion by Cutting Staff, Travel, Office Space and Contracts
Agency touts strategic priorities amid budget uncertainty.
Oversight
Senator to Grill Obama's Energy Nominee on Nuclear-Waste Site
History between Sen. Ron Wyden and Ernest Moniz dates back to the 1990s.
Oversight
Rand Paul to Be First Presidential Contender to Hit All Early Primary States
Senator aims to surpass father’s standing as a tea-party leader.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama’s Scale of Hot Public Servants
Eric Holder is not as good-looking as Kamala Harris, says Obama.
Defense
Senators Demand Answers on Restoration of Military Tuition Assistance
Continuing resolution included measures to restart the program.
Oversight
Top Lawyers Debate Fate of Obama Recess Appointments
Labor relations board and Consumer Bureau have much at stake.
Oversight
House Republicans Map Out Strategy for Debt-Ceiling Battle
Appetite seems low for a massive showdown like the fight in the summer of 2011.
Management
'Cassandras' of Financial Crisis Blast Justice, Treasury Departments
Former TARP and CFTC leaders decry failure to prosecute Wall Street.
Pay & Benefits
More Officials Dock Their Pay in Solidarity With Feds
Lawmakers and Cabinet chiefs announce plans to forfeit or donate portions of their salaries.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Remember George W. Bush?
The jokes come easy as the former president's library is set to open.
Oversight
Sequestration Didn't Stop a 13-Day Overseas Congressional Trip
Aide says trip was important to prepare for debate over a free-trade agreement.
Management
TARP Is Mostly Dead and Fannie Mae Is Alive
For the first time in four years Fannie Mae didn't require any funding from the Treasury Department.
Oversight
Analysis: Why the GOP Should Embrace Federally Funded Studies of Ducks
Republicans should focus on the long-term benefits of scientific discovery.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Nuke Kid on the Block
Kim Jong-Un’s threats toward the United States are scaring late-night hosts.
Oversight
House Small Business Chair Questions SBA Handling of Sequester
Graves demands plans for funding loan program, estimates of travel costs.
Management