Oversight

Rice, McCain among speakers at the Republican convention

The convention will take place in Tampa from August 27 to August 30.

Management

Video: Romney spokesman tells reporters to 'shove it'

Gorka later apologized to journalists after telling them to "kiss my ass" in Warsaw.

Defense

Senator: White House behind national security leaks

Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman doesn't implicate Obama.

Management

DNC apologizes to Ann Romney for horse videos

Official says ad was "not meant to offend Mrs. Romney in any way."

Oversight

First Democratic lawmaker says Holder should be held in contempt

Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, joined House Republicans Tuesday.

Defense

Report: CIA helping arm Syrian opposition

Obama administration has denied that it has played a role in arming opposition forces.

Defense

U.S. will stop deporting young illegal immigrants

Obama administration will help them earn work permits instead.

Management

Report: Geithner wanted Clinton as his replacement

The Treasury secretary wanted to move back to New York for his son's senior year in high school.

Tech

Poll finds global disapproval of U.S. drone strikes

Greece, Egypt and Jordan had the highest percentages of opposition.

Oversight

Justice Department drops case against John Edwards

Move comes after mistrial in case involving accusations of use of campaign funds to cover up an extramarital affair.

Management

Commerce secretary cited in hit and run; agency says he suffered seizure

John Bryson apparently caused two car accidents within minutes of each other before being found unconscious by authorities.

Defense

Most Americans are against intervening in Syria, poll finds

Clinton calls violence in Syria 'simply unconscionable.'

Pay & Benefits

CEO pay up 6 percent in 2011

For the second year in a row, compensation went up for the heads of public companies.

Management

U.S. ambassadors to Afghanistan, Pakistan stepping down

Ryan Crocker and Cameron Munter are leaving their posts this summer.

Defense

Iraq to purchase U.S. drones

Iraq will now have continuous watch over its oil platforms in the Persian Gulf.

Defense

U.S. has plans in place for attack on Iran, official says

The plan to strike would be used to prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon.

Defense

Syrian rebels receive arms, with U.S. coordination

The U.S. isn't supplying arms but has helped assess the needs of the anti-Assad fighters.

Defense

U.S. airstrike kills seven militants in Yemen

Strike targeted al-Qaida operatives in the southern part of the country.