Defense

Missouri Democrat gets a hand from veterans group

Ads praise Sen. Claire McCaskill for fighting cuts to VA hospitals, supporting the new GI bill.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Ron Paul won't stop

Jimmy Fallon mocks Texas Republican for saying he is still in the running for the GOP nomination.

Management

Bill would crack down on contractor role in human trafficking

Rep. Lankford follows up on wage abuse, illegal debt and sexual exploitation.

Management

White House defends solicitor general

Donald Verrilli's health-care-law arguments before the Supreme Court have been criticized.

Oversight

Cash-strapped Gingrich slashes staff, cuts travel

Former House speaker's campaign has become an afterthought in the GOP primary contest.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Late-night skewers Newt Gingrich's $50 photo charge

Letterman compares the candidate to Santa Claus.

Oversight

Three House members take up TSA whistleblower’s cause

The lawmakers lend support to a U.S. air marshal who says he was fired after speaking out in 2003.

Oversight

EPA proposes first-ever climate rules

Rule is sure to reignite a fight over climate change both in Congress and on the campaign trail.

Oversight

First major climate regs from Obama EPA sure to stir political debate

Long-awaited global-warming regulations could arrive Tuesday.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- The Hunger Games, Republican primary edition

Kimmel suggests GOP takes a note from the bestselling books.

Oversight

A Conflicted GOP

After flirting with other candidates, Republicans are realizing that Mitt Romney will be their date in the fall.

Management

Romney: Feds look for 'places they can interfere'

GOP Presidential candidate criticizes government workers at San Diego campaign stop.

Oversight

GOP lawmaker looks to merge Energy and EPA

Proposed consolidation would save $3 billion in first year, says Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.

Management

Consumer bureau chief: Recess appointment 'not affecting our decision making'

President Obama installed Richard Cordray as director of the agency over the objection of Republicans in January .

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Jeb Bush's tough decision

Leno takes aim at the former Florida governor.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- If Romney is an Etch A Sketch, Gingrich is an Easy Bake Oven

Kimmel compares Gingrich to another children's toy.

Defense

Low morale at DHS linked to heavy turnover, weak training

Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen faults inability to plan long-term budgeting.

Pay & Benefits

Soldiers go unpaid thanks to Army payroll problems

The deficiencies also threaten Pentagon audits.

Oversight

Congress votes to curb insider trading, require federal employee disclosure

Final language applies to a smaller group of top officials than a previous Senate version.

Oversight

No ethics penalties for lawmakers arrested with Clooney

Panel said it considered the 'scope and nature of the conduct.'