Defense
National security reshuffle has implications for Afghan war
New Pentagon chief Panetta will now be a key player in decade-old conflict.
Oversight
Boehner signals willingness to look at big oil's tax breaks
Dems say statements represent significant shift in effort at deficit reduction.
Oversight
Congress looking at forced reductions to address budget and debt ceiling issues
The cuts would be triggered if targets were not met.
Oversight
Harsh Realities for Both Parties
The economy is flying barely above the treetops, and it has little margin for error.
Defense
Pentagon finally kills second engine for advanced warplane
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program has been formally terminated, agency says.
Oversight
Whipping the debt ceiling vote
A listing of legislators' stances on raising the government's debt limit.
Defense
Coast Guard report: Transocean safety flaws contributed to explosion
Study does not fault BP as much as previous reports.
Oversight
As debt ceiling nears, Washington gropes for agreement on budget tool
Debt-reduction package could allow politicians to save face and punt the consequences of future disagreements.
Defense
In face of budget cuts, Gates still wants $35B Air Force tankers
Pentagon has begun a review of all spending, officials say.
Oversight
Agencies to begin filing quarterly reports on length of hiring process
The information will be used to monitor progress in reducing average hiring time, OPM says.
Oversight
Administration set to order contractors to disclose campaign contributions
Proposed executive order would require contractors to list political spending to agency procurement officials.
Oversight
FAA orders supervisors to handle flights of first lady, vice president
News came after National Transportation Safety Board said it would investigate aborted landing of plane carrying Michelle Obama.
Oversight
Jury still out on deficit-reduction group
It's not clear yet when a group of lawmakers, led by Vice President Joe Biden, will unveil its plan, or how it will figure into the legislative process.
Defense
Pentagon more likely to tweak than cut weapons programs
Official says 'We’re not out there to kill programs.'
Defense
WikiLeaks suspect to be moved to Fort Leavenworth
Human rights groups have complained of "inappropriate" treatment of Bradley Manning at Marine Corps base in Quantico, Va.
Defense
One year after the BP spill: What's changed and what hasn't
The federal government and industry have made strides in the wake of the disaster. But some things haven't changed.
Oversight
Geithner: Two plans hold basis for deficit agreement
Democrats and Republicans have separate bills.
Oversight
OPM issues guidance on telework
Federal agencies have until June 7 to establish telework policies and notify employees of eligibility.
Oversight
Interior: Cape wind approval sends a signal
Salazar says the project will create jobs, help environment.
Oversight