Oversight

Senate contracting panel leader targeted in six-figure ad buy

Group attacks Sen. Claire McCaskill on taxes and Medicare.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- The new iPad for president?

Colbert says new Apple product could be nominee.

Defense

Afghan Air Force probed in drug running

The service was established largely with American funds.

Defense

Pentagon weighs military strikes into Syria; clear risks remain

Diplomacy first, Panetta and Dempsey tell lawmakers.

Oversight

Two decades later, lawmakers move to revise Hatch Act

New legislation would allow state and local government employees to run in partisan elections.

Defense

Defense faces lawsuit from sexual assault victims

Lawmakers grill the department on hazing, lack of diversity.

Oversight

Mine safety agency admits to faulty inspections

Report on 2010 West Virginia tragedy cites insufficient training and experience.

Oversight

Romney survives Super Tuesday, but fierce GOP race goes on

Front-runner adds to delegate haul, but rivals snare enough victories to stay in the race.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Post-Super Tuesday, it's 'Now-We're-Really-Stuck-With-Romney Wednesday'

Colbert compares Super Tuesday to the Super Bowl.

Oversight

Gingrich gets Secret Service protection, vows to stay in race

Former House speaker characterizes himself as "tortoise" in race full of "bunny rabbits."

Tech

Lawmakers seek agency policies on email surveillance

After FDA whistleblower case, Congress looks into privacy limits.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart goes inside Rush Limbaugh's head

The Daily Show weighs in on talk show host's recent scandal.

Oversight

Bill to revamp Federal Reserve expected on Thursday

The Sound Dollar Act would separate new consumer bureau from the Fed's budget.

Oversight

Senate Control Looking Like a Close Call

It once looked likely that Republicans would win control of the Senate. Now it’s a much closer call.

Oversight

OPM asked to explain fellows program snafu

Lawmakers are concerned mistaken acceptance emails could be a sign of broader IT problems.

Oversight

IRS undercover operations should track expenses better, audit says

Progress cited in agent safety but stronger management controls advised.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- 'Mitt Romney' talks gaffes on Saturday Night Live

In cold open, 'Romney' discusses his Michigan victory.

Oversight

Ron Paul: No federal financial aid for tornado victims

GOP candidate sees a role for the National Guard after disasters, but says FEMA's involvement causes 'frustration and anger.'

Oversight

Obama seeks feedback on federal grant reform

OMB proposal aims to boost efficiency and curb duplication.

Defense

Video: Heckler confronts Obama over Iran threat

At fundraiser, heckler shouts 'No war in Iran!' at president.