Defense
Fire near Los Alamos National Lab jumps 25% to 93,000 acres
Hazardous materials are safe, accounted for and protected, a spokesman says, but the nuclear lab will remain closed.
Defense
Gates leaves the Pentagon with his final legacy unclear
Outcomes of two major initiatives -- the war in Afghanistan and Defense budget cuts -- remain to be seen.
Defense
Justice to drop investigations into CIA officials involved in torture
Department will continue to investigate those responsible for detainee deaths.
Oversight
Senate cancels recess, but what will it do?
Democrats want to show they're on the job in what was scheduled to be a recess week, but what will they actually do?
Oversight
Government workers say they're more content -- except in the workplace
Public sector employees scored slightly higher than private-sector counterparts on overall well-being in a new Gallup poll.
Oversight
Debt ceiling debate threatens federal pay and benefits
Prioritizing government spending could force cuts in agency operations and employee salaries, report finds.
Oversight
CBO throws wet blanket on proposal to sell federal properties
Letter to House oversight chairman says OMB’s plan for a new board gives agencies scant incentive to unload underused buildings.
Oversight
Obama casts debt-ceiling talks as clash of the classes
In the president's world, Democrats are for kids and Republicans are for corporate jets.
Oversight
HHS calls off 'mystery shopper' program to investigate doctors
Plan had been criticized by physicians and lawmakers.
Oversight
FBI probing possible contracting fraud at Arlington Cemetery
A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Va., has been subpoenaing witnesses and records.
Defense
Special ops nominee defends night raids in Afghan war
Most of the missions are not violent, says McRaven, who commanded the operation to kill Osama bin Laden.
Defense
Boeing found to have overcharged Army for helicopter parts
Inspector general cites $13 million in excess billing, including $1,700 for an $8 plastic roller, in a report obtained by watchdog group.
Oversight
Agencies collaborate to manage drilling on public lands
Interior, USDA and EPA sign memo detailing joint process for assuring environmental protections in oil, gas operations.
Defense
Senators, administration clash over Libya operations
State offers nuanced legal arguments for Obama's decision to conduct military operations in Libya without congressional authorization.
Defense
Size of fire near Los Alamos National Laboratory jumps 28% to 60,000 acres
No new fires have broken out on the nuclear lab’s property since a small one-acre blaze Monday.
Oversight
Ready to Rumble
If Rick Perry enters the presidential race, look for him and Michele Bachmann to duke it out.
Oversight
Economic benefits of regulations outweigh costs, OMB says
First governmentwide analysis since Obama-ordered regulatory review stresses job creation and data-based decision-making.
Oversight
White House debt deal meeting 'good' and 'constructive,' spokesman says
"Everyone in the room believes that a significant deal remains possible," Obama said, after meeting with Biden, Reid.
Defense
U.S. to begin 'thinning out' its Afghan forces
Initial changes will generally involve shifting troops around within the country, not taking them out entirely.
Oversight