Oversight

Lawmakers scramble to stop sequestration

Members of both parties search for ways to delay or avoid the automatic cuts.

Oversight

Mixed marks for Obama in annual secrecy report card

Open government group lauds progress in FOIA requests, laments declassification backlog.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Romney's Troubles and the iPhone 5

A new product is released, but politics is always central to late-night comedy.

Oversight

No drama spending bill glides through House panel

Rules Committee spends less than 10 minutes on the stopgap measure.

Oversight

Obama says Romney shoots first, aims later

In 60 Minutes interview, president says his challenger lacks caution.

Management

GSA outlines progress cracking down on bonuses, pricey conferences

Acting chief details steps to improve accountability.

Oversight

Romney campaign denies acting rashly on Libyan situation

Advisor says tough criticism was meant to set in motion a larger debate.

Oversight

Romney talks troops, Afghanistan at National Guard conference

The GOP nominee focuses on topics he bypassed in his convention speech.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Courting the Hip-Hop Voter

Will Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj tip the outcome of the 2012 election?

Defense

DHS not properly protecting federal buildings, report finds

Facility oversight isn't following guidelines or vetting guards.

Oversight

IRS defends implementation of health care law

Deputy commissioner tells GOP critical number of staff involved is 859.

Oversight

Pelosi blames Boehner for fiscal cliff

The House Democratic leader's remarks came after Boehner expressed doubt that a fiscal cliff deal will be reached.

Management

Defense industry planning pre-sequestration layoff warnings

Contractors send notifications despite Labor Department guidance to the contrary.

Oversight

Outgoing senator on why he told Obama not to back Simpson-Bowles budget plan

Kent Conrad feared GOP would 'reflexively' oppose the proposal.

Oversight

House speaker 'not confident' of getting fiscal cliff deal

Failure to reach agreement could cause a recession.

Oversight

What you need to know about the stopgap spending measure

New projects and programs will go unfunded and there will be no new policy riders.

Oversight

When Congress doesn't fight over spending

Stopgap spending bill is expected to make it through both chambers this week.

Oversight

Did an FAA employee violate Hatch Act by laying out budget scenarios?

OSC investigates official’s comments during Seattle town hall.

Oversight

Obama says he's willing to compromise on debt deal

Paul Ryan says the president is blocking action.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- The Conventions Have Ended

Jimmy Fallon gives a review of the political theater.