Defense
Obama's Syria plan just got a little less mysterious
The White House is considering several alternatives to intervention in the Syrian civil war.
Oversight
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan meet up in D.C.
Romney was in town for lunch with President Obama.
Oversight
Analysis: Hysteria over fiscal cliff may spur deal
Americans won't let Washington drive the economy into a premeditated recession.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Obama and Romney have lunch
Susan Rice also becomes the focus of late-night comedy.
Oversight
Chuck Hagel being vetted for State, Defense
He would likely be the lone Republican in the Obama administration.
Oversight
Hearing on Veterans Affairs conference spending turns combative
VA official accuses lawmakers of taking a 'slap' at hardworking employees, panel chairman takes offense at the suggestion and declares 'truce' over.
Oversight
Rice fails again to ease Senate criticism
Moderate Republican says John Kerry would be easily confirmed as secretary of State.
Oversight
House Republicans pick only white men to be committee chairmen
Emphasis on seniority and a lack of diversity affected the makeup of the new House leadership.
Oversight
House Homeland Security Committee gets a new leader
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas will be the chairman.
Defense
Rice meets again with Republican critics on the Hill
Senator expresses concern about the potential nominee's ability to think independently.
Oversight
Naked people visit Boehner’s office, protest sequester cuts
At least seven people visited Hill office Tuesday.
Oversight
At least one senator is optimistic about avoiding the fiscal cliff
Illinois Democrat warns progressive left to prepare for concessions.
Oversight
Nonpartisan research office pressed to disclose story behind withdrawn tax study
Democrat seeks to clarify CRS review of economists' conclusions.
Oversight
Susan Rice to face her critics
The U.N. ambassador has invited several lawmakers to sit down with her to discuss the Benghazi attacks.
Oversight
White House tips its hand on payroll tax cut
The expiring tax cut should be part of broader fiscal cliff talks, economic adviser says.
Oversight
Bloomberg wants $9.8 billion in NYC Sandy aid
City will face a budget gap after FEMA funds and insurance proceeds are drawn down, mayor says.
Oversight
White House to GOP: We're waiting on 'realistic' revenue-raising proposal
Tax rates will need to be part of the equation, spokesman says.
Oversight
Former SEC inspector general challenges allegations of bias, sexual improprieties
Fired whistleblower included claims in suit alleging wrongful termination.
Nextgov
Yes, the government can still spy on your digital life (for now)
The battle over warrantless cell-phone and internet searches is taking shape, as law-enforcement agencies carry out the searches anyway.
Oversight