Oversight

Lerner Won't Face Contempt Charges, Justice Department Says

Key figure in IRS political targeting controversy within rights in invoking the Fifth.

Defense

DHS Vows to Shield Mid-Level Employees From Congress

Protections set up showdown with lawmakers attempting to investigate Secret Service scandals.

Nextgov

Watchdog: Library of Congress Lacks a Digital Blueprint -- And Doesn't Know How Much It Spends on Technology

A new watchdog report calls into question the Library of Congress' ability to keep up with the demands of the digital age.

Oversight

Change Is Coming in the Senate Democratic Leadership

Just how much will depend on whether Durbin can keep his job as whip.

Management

Senior Execs to Congress: Making Us At-Will Employees Will 'Destroy' Us

The push to make it easier to fire bad apples in the SES is scaring top career officials, according to a new survey.

Management

IRS Chief Warns Budget Cuts Harming Recruitment, Customer Service

But filing season is going "swimmingly" despite predictions, Koskinen says.

Oversight

Benghazi Panel Wants 'Interview' With Clinton on Emails

The House committee hopes the former secretary of State will agree to a sit-down to explain her actions.

Oversight

Why Only One House Committee Is Investigating Hillary Clinton's Emails

The House Oversight panel had suggested it would do its own probe, but is standing down for now.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmakers Revive Effort to End Union Work on the Government's Dime

Bill would repeal the longstanding practice of "official time."

Oversight

Play of the Day: Yes We Cannabis

Taking cues from Willie Nelson, Washington-connected celebrities are releasing their own personal marijuana brands.

Oversight

'No Brainer' Hiring Reform Advances in Congress

Roughly 10,000 employees could soon have an easier time removing the shackles of temporary employment.

Oversight

Harry Reid Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2016

The Nevada Democrat said Friday his recent accident put things into perspective, but warned his Republican colleagues not to get too excited.

Oversight

Senate Joins House in Targeting Federal Workforce for Deficit Reduction

Upper chamber approves its own budget resolution, which also cuts agency spending and employee compensation.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Schoolyard Antics or Just a Swing Set on the White House Lawn?

After Bush criticism, just how mature are important members of the Obama administration?

Defense

Law Enforcement Agency Supervisors Turned Blind Eye to 'Loud Parties With Prostitutes'

Justice IG finds problems reporting allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment at several agencies.