Defense

Senators Spar Over Bill on Sexual Assault in the Military

Stark battle lines are emerging around efforts to reform protections.

Defense

Military Leaders Defend Commanders' Powers Over Prosecution of Sexual Assault

Chain of command is key to cultural change, key Democrat says.

Defense

Senate Stacks Deck Against Reformers in Military Sexual Assaults Crisis

Supporters outnumbered 18-2 at hearing; no victims testify.

Defense

McCain Maneuvers to Lead GOP on Response to Military Sexual Assaults

Arizona Republican is hoping to broker a bipartisan compromise on a package of bills addressing the problem.

Defense

Overhauling the Military-Justice System

Senate bill would remove decisions about sexual assault prosecutions from the chain of command.

Defense

House Intelligence Chairman a 'Respected' Contender for FBI

Longtime FBI Director Robert Mueller’s term ends later this year.

Oversight

House Homeland Security Committee Plans Hearing on Boston Attack

Key question is how information was tracked and handled after warnings by Russian authorities.

Oversight

What the Feds Knew About the Boston Bombers

Lawmakers get details on information that didn't make it to the FBI or CIA in time.

Oversight

Did Law Enforcement Use the Info It Had on Boston Bombers?

Lawmakers want to know when FBI, DHS, and other agencies had details.

Oversight

Senate Leader Set to Push Budget Forward

Reid seeks conference with House but may lack GOP support.

Oversight

Ricin Letter Adds to Anxiety on the Hill

Capitol Police, the FBI and other agencies are investigating the matter.

Oversight

Lawmakers Seek Answers on Boston Attacks

Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., cautions against criticizing U.S. intelligence.

Oversight

Armed With Excuses, Lawmakers Head Home to Sequester Complaints

Reversing sequestration this year is a 'longshot,' senator says.

Oversight

Deal in Sight to Keep the Government Open

House looks poised to accept Senate's 2013 budget proposal.

Management

The Real Budget Battle

In Washington, all financial skirmishes lead to the same place.

Oversight

Democrats Oppose Flexibility in Sequester Cuts

Some fear the blame could shift to Obama.

Oversight

After the Sequester, Government Shutdown Looms

The continuing resolution keeping government open expires on March 27.

Defense

The Next Hurdle for Hagel's Confirmation as Pentagon Chief

Most still expect he'll make it, but it’s unclear where the votes are.

Defense

Republicans May Take Hagel Nomination Fight to Senate Floor

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., still seeks Benghazi answers.