Oversight
TSA’s bomb-sniffing dogs could be doing more, report finds
The canines are absent at the highest-risk airports, GAO says.
Management
Seven ways to look at US Energy Secretary Steve Chu’s resignation and legacy
The Nobel-prize-winning physicist symbolized the Obama administration’s belief in science.
Oversight
Analysis: What I learned covering Hillary Clinton
She's a magnet for controversy -- and a savvy survivor.
Oversight
Overlap found in most radio programs from Broadcasting Board of Governors
GAO recommends more thorough reviews of language services.
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.
Management
Federal managers retain wrong employees, feds say
Survey finds supervisors are not properly cultivating their workers.
Pay & Benefits
Bill would protect military pay in a government shutdown
Troops should not be used as leverage in the budget battle, sponsor says.
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