Defense

Russian Attacks Raise Olympic Security Concerns

State Department pledges solidarity with Russia against terrorism.

Defense

Marines Crack Down on Fashionable Hairstyles

New regulations ban several different hairdos and make achieving the perfect braid pretty difficult.

Oversight

Some Good Zoo News: Washington's Baby Panda Is Learning to Walk

National Zoo releases video of panda cub's attempted first steps.

Oversight

Congress Wasn't Going to Save the Postal Service Anytime Soon

Under current law, the federal agency has few tools for financial innovation. Enter Amazon.

Management

The National Zoo Wants You to Name the Baby Panda

Does the little cub look like a Bao Bao, or more like a Mulan?

Oversight

Sebelius to Congress: 'Hold Me Accountable' For Health Care Website

Health and Human Services chief takes responsibility for fixing the glitch-ridden site.

Management

States Shell Out Big Bucks to Open National Parks

For some, paying out of pocket without the guarantee of federal reimbursement is worth salvaging a lucrative tourism season.

Management

Americans' Satisfaction With U.S. Government Hits Record Low

Just 18 percent of citizens are satisfied with the way the country is being run, the lowest in more than 40 years.

Oversight

How Paul Ryan Would Solve the Shutdown Showdown

Washington should focus on reforming the tax code and entitlement programs, he says.

Oversight

Senate Votes to Advance Stopgap Spending Bill

Vote paves the way for Democrats to remove language defunding Obamacare and pass another version.

Oversight

Democratic Senator: Obamacare Is Like 'Green Eggs and Ham'

Chuck Schumer thinks Ted Cruz misinterpreted the moral of the classic children’s story.

Management

U.S. Postal Service Owes Nearly $685,000 in Lawsuit Over Stamp

Is a stamp featuring the Korean War Memorial worth that much? One court thinks so.

Defense

Inside the Calculating and Geeky Mind of the NSA Director

The man whose motto is 'more information is better' loves Star Trek and online puzzles.

Oversight

What (or Who) Is 'Responsible' in Today's Fiscal Reality?

Senators and experts play the blame game ahead of looming budget talks.

Management

Hillary Clinton Knows a Thing or Two About Presidential Pets

The rumored presidential hopeful once compiled a book about them.