Management

Agencies cut thousands of jobs in January

Federal employment bucks trend of growth in overall economy.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Should Monday be a federal holiday?

Jimmy Kimmel asks the important questions about the day after the Super Bowl.

Oversight

Chuck Hagel's independent streak backfires

Defense nominee's hearing brings up the old comments.

Oversight

If you want a friend in Washington, don’t call John McCain

During confirmation hearings Thursday, the Arizona senator tore into his his "old friend" Chuck Hagel in a ritual display of D.C. hypocrisy.

Management

The Interior contender who could save America's wild horses

Meet Raul Grijalva, rumored nominee and friend of the nation's untamed herds.

Pay & Benefits

Senate approves debt ceiling suspension

Bill now headed to Obama also withholds lawmakers’ pay if they fail to pass a budget by spring.

Defense

Why don’t Democrats love Hagel, and who would they prefer at Defense?

Lukewarm support from Obama's party for his nominee reflects trends in the progressive defense establishment that go back several generations.

Defense

Chuck Hagel faces his biggest critics today

Washington could see the most contentious confirmation hearing of Barack Obama's presidency on Thursday.

Oversight

Play of the Day: El Nuevo Deal

The Daily Show asks if the Republicans can get back into the good graces of the Hispanic community via immigration reform.

Oversight

Senate to vote on debt deal

Bill would suspend the $16.4 trillion limit on federal borrowing until May 19.

Oversight

John Kerry departure leads to racial milestone in the Senate

For the first time, the chamber will have two African-American senators.

News

Behind the Huge Plunge in Defense Spending

A 22 percent drop in one quarter drives down economic growth across the economy.

Tech

Alleged TSA favoritism and hostile work environment under probe

EEOC’s investigation follows critical IG report.

Oversight

Is Washington getting less dysfunctional?

From immigration reform to the debt ceiling, there are rampant signs the Capitol isn't the gridlocked mess to which we've become accustomed.