Oversight
First lady denies conflict with White House advisers
Michelle Obama reacts to a new book's characterization of her as a forceful presence who has had friction with some of the President’s aides.
Defense
Funding cuts threaten public health disaster preparedness, study finds
The economic downturn is eroding a decade's worth of improvements, advocacy group's director says.
News
New CMS nominee known as a pragmatist
Down-to-earth attitude could help Tavenner avoid the controversy that has dogged outgoing chief Donald Berwick.
News
Ron Paul lays out ambitious agenda to shrink government
The presidential candidate's plan includes eliminating the Energy, Education, Commerce, Interior, and Housing and Urban Development departments.
Defense
WSJ: CIA asked to adjust drone strike policy
Behind closed doors, officials concerned that drone strikes are straining the relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan, the paper reports.
Pay & Benefits
Postal workers hire former Obama 'car czar'
Union argues cuts aren't enough to resolve the agency's financial problems and is considering proposals to tap new sources of revenue.
News
Alleged terror plot part of pattern of reckless behavior by Iran, Obama says
Obama said the first step is to prosecute those named in the indictment and then continue to apply sanctions and mobilize the international community.
Defense
Panetta: Armed Services must work together to absorb cuts
Defense chief vows to avoid excessive military reductions, saying, 'it will not happen on my watch.'
Defense
First lady visits Secret Service headquarters
Michelle Obama thanked employees, expressing how deeply they're appreciated by the first family.
Defense
Vermont senator: GOP call for disaster-relief offsets is 'absurd'
Sen. Bernie Sanders' state has been hit hard by flooding in the aftermath of Irene.
Defense
Little progress on nearly one fourth of 9/11 commission recommendations, chairmen say
Security measures ranging from border screening to terrorist-detention standards have not been sufficiently improved, report says.
Defense
Latest WikiLeaks State Department cable dump names confidential sources
The recent release is “in accordance with WikiLeaks’s commitment to maximizing impact and making information available to all,” the group says.
News
Obama names labor economist to replace Goolsbee
Princeton University professor Alan Krueger is slated to become chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.
Oversight
'Gang of Six' pessimistic about special debt panel
If the super committee fails to reach a deal, then guaranteed across-the-board cuts will kick in.
Defense
Progress in Iraq called 'precarious as it is positive'
Lawmakers express concern over the timetable for complete withdrawal of U.S. troops.
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