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