Defense

State Department denies negative report on Iraq police training

The New York Times reports $500 million program may be canceled.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Jokes from Mother's Day weekend

Ron Paul's campaign also gets some coverage from late night.

Oversight

IG vacancies hearing devolves into political maneuvering

Inspectors General caught up in GSA scandal, White House competence and Senate delays.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Obama, Clooney and the progress of same-sex marriage

The president is in focus as the election year continues.

Oversight

Administration reveals misgivings on transparency bill

Controller questions DATA Act’s creation of a presidentially appointed commission.

Oversight

House panel votes to ban same-sex marriage ceremonies on bases

Move comes hours after President Obama said he supported same-sex marriage.

Oversight

Acting Pentagon IG answers critics of record on whistleblowers

Writings defend handling of retaliation claims by highlighting reforms.

Management

Senators invoke GSA scandal during procurement nominee’s hearing

Leaders of oversight panel call on Joseph Jordan to ‘double down’ on avoiding waste.

Oversight

Whistleblower protection bill clears Senate

Transparency watchdogs hail long-delayed vehicle to expand federal employee rights.

Oversight

Americans trust local government more than Washington

Only 33 percent view the federal government favorably, poll finds.

Oversight

House passes measure to cut Justice salaries until questions are answered

Rep. Gowdy seeks to hold $1 million until Holder responds to his Fast and Furious queries.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Santorum endorses Romney, albeit tepidly

Conan O'Brien hits the former candidate on his backing of the presumptive nominee.

Oversight

Whistleblower agency alerts White House to troubling pattern in aviation safety

Special counsel recommends more oversight of FAA, in an unusual report combining multiple allegations of safety lapses.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Elections, both French and American

Fallon and Letterman reference French election.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Letterman asks if Romney can be taken seriously

Leno and Letterman take on the likely GOP nominee.

Oversight

Lawmaker: GSA executive under investigation shouldn’t be paid

In op-ed, congressman promises to propose legislation for putting federal officials charged with serious offenses on unpaid leave.

Oversight

Magic acts at conferences can add substance, professionals say

Senator demands that NOAA turn over details on conference spending.

Management

GSA dangled tax break before contractors, but asked for a piece

The 2011 policy was canceled when it failed to draw any interest, AP reports.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- The election has become a nonsensical football game

News organizations user sports analogies too much.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Finally, Newt's proper exit

Comedians salute and mock Gingrich as he formally ends his campaign.