Oversight
Clinton calls for ‘more leeway’ in disciplining employees
State Secretary says regulations prevented her from firing anyone over Benghazi.
Oversight
Senate filibuster reform to speed movement on appointees
Some say changes will shorten debate on sub-Cabinet nominees, but don't go far enough.
Management
Obama kicks off new fight over consumer watchdog
President re-nominates Cordray to head Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.
Defense
Navy orders layoffs of thousands of temps, issues civilian hiring freeze
Reductions are due to budget uncertainty and do not account for sequestration.
Management
Appeals court rules Obama recess appointments unconstitutional
Case involving National Labor Relations Board also calls into question appointment of Richard Cordray to head Consumer Financial Protection Board.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton testifies
Jon Stewart says each party did the wrong thing during the testimony.
Oversight
Why the vote to suspend the debt ceiling didn't end the threat to the U.S. economy
Delaying the fight could make matters worse if it just puts the economy in a holding pattern for the next several months.
Oversight
Republicans and Democrats agree: State needs a permanent IG
House oversight panel leaders lament longest vacancy among 73 inspectors general.
Oversight
John Kerry's Senate scene from 'The Godfather: Part II'
Secretary of State nominee draws inspiration from the film at confirmation hearing.
Oversight
Who is Mary Jo White, Obama's choice for top Wall Street cop?
The SEC nominee has earned her share of superlatives.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Daily Show does Israeli election ads
After election, Jon Stewart takes a look at Netanyahu's campaign.
Management
Analysis: John Kerry, Obama's diplomat
The secretary of State nominee will appear before lawmakers on Thursday for his confirmation hearing.
Oversight
Once unthinkable, severe spending cuts now seem plausible
Senators increasingly see sequester as the best deal either side can get.
Pay & Benefits
House passes No Budget, No Pay
Bill temporarily suspends debt ceiling, links lawmakers’ salaries to budget process.
Oversight
Clinton's Benghazi testimony will be her last act as Secretary of State
Before Hillary Clinton ends her tenure at the State Department she'll deal with one final piece of unfinished business.
Oversight
Senate budget chairwoman: Senate will pass a budget
This would be the first time in four years.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Inauguration madness
Obama's second swearing-in gets time on late-night TV.
Management
Analysis: Why Benghazi hasn't brought down Hillary Clinton – and won't
After years of taking hits, she has become bulletproof.
Oversight