Defense
Step by step: How the U.S. killed bin Laden
A broken helicopter, an affluent compound, a president's approval -- this is the story of how bin Laden was killed.
Defense
Obama's next big choice: Who should run the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
Current top military officer Adm. Mike Mullen is slated to retire this fall.
Oversight
The push is on to reform hiring
It involves more than just getting faster. Expert Dialogue: Better Hiring Case Study: VA Hiring Reform
Oversight
Telework programs give agencies a competitive edge in attracting top talent, officials say
Younger workers have a new range of skills and may not want to work at the same desk every day, panelists tell telework town hall.
Oversight
The management challenge of disaster response
The public wants federal agencies to support local officials, but be ready to take over at the first sign they're in over their heads.
Defense
David Petraeus will face challenges at helm of CIA
National Security shakeup will allow new joint military-intelligence operations.
Oversight
Obama declares state of emergency for Alabama as death toll across the South mounts
Move mobilizes FEMA to respond to deadly burst of tornadoes.
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