Management

Obama’s Cabinet not as diverse this time

This term the cabinet will feature more longtime Obama allies.

Oversight

Republicans in fighting mood over debt ceiling

While polls show GOP took hit on fiscal cliff, party leaders aren't backing down.

Oversight

AIG is thinking about suing the government for bailing it out

The company's board will discuss the idea with shareholders at a meeting.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Fixing the debt ceiling with... a coin?

The $1 trillion coin gets an infomercial from late night.

Oversight

Issa quizzes SEC on possible overuse of consultants

Criticism of Booz Allen contract includes mention of whistleblower lawsuit.

Defense

6 reasons Obama chose Chuck Hagel

The Vietnam veteran and former senator shares the president's goals and worldview.

Management

No, Paul Krugman does not want to be Treasury Secretary

The economist says an administration job would reduce his influence.

Oversight

The 5 top Republicans open to shutting down government to get their way

Failing to raise the debt limit would provide leverage to achieve GOP priorities.

Defense

Expected Defense secretary nominee has reputation for going rogue

Former Republican senator Chuck Hagel may face a tough confirmation battle.

Oversight

Play of the Day: New Congress, same dysfunction

The 113th Congress may be diverse, but it is still up for mocking.

Tech

When a robot signs a bill: A brief history of the autopen

The machine has been used by presidents from Jefferson to Obama.

News

From GAO to House Speaker?

Fiscal crusader David Walker wins one House member's vote.

Oversight

Boehner re-elected as House speaker

He has had a tough time in fiscal cliff negotiations.

Management

Tim Geithner is stepping down before the next fiscal fight

Treasury Secretary reportedly wanted to move on as early as 2011.

Management

Ethics office issues inauguration warnings to feds

Federal employees can attend Inaugural events but can’t receive preferential treatment.