Christie campaign subpoenaed for documents

A federal prosecutor also seeks documents from the New Jersey Republican State Committee.

OPM plans to trim 356 employees in March

Budget constraints and a slowdown in federal hiring and training prompted the decision.

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Federal senior executives growing weary

Senior Executive Service members face “growing weariness, circumspection, caution and fear.”

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In Virginia, not politics as usual

In Virginia, not politics as usual

The McDonnells’ indictment is not about the criminalization of ordinary business.

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It took two McDonnells to tango

It took two McDonnells to tango

The Dragon Lady Thesis doesn’t hold water.

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Our complex president

Our complex president

Is his intellectual style actually good leadership?

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Stop jerking Canada around

Stop jerking Canada around

America’s most reliable friend deserves an answer on the Keystone XL pipeline.

In the Loop: Another window on Kissinger back in the day

Telephone transcripts being released; Kissinger wanted conversations held until five years after his death

5 things to know about SOTU responder Cathy McMorris Rodgers

5 things to know about SOTU responder Cathy McMorris Rodgers

She’s the only member to give birth three times while serving in Congress.

What two magazine covers can tell us about Clinton ‘16

What two magazine covers can tell us about Clinton ‘16

How Hillary will be covered matters. A lot.

OPM to lay off 300 workers in March

OPM to lay off 300 workers in March

The move is necessary because of budget constraints and a slowdown in federal hiring, the agency said.

Why Iowa rules -- in 12 steps

Why Iowa rules -- in 12 steps

The Hawkeye State is wildly underrated.

Why the GOP should fight a war on ‘poverty’ not ‘inequality’

Why the GOP should fight a war on ‘poverty’ not ‘inequality’

Republicans are more open to government intervention to combat the former.

George Washington could have taught the SEC a thing or two

George Washington could have taught the SEC a thing or two

Cold weather forces SEC to postpone trip to Mt. Vernon to learn from George Washington.

Justice Department: USIS filed 660,000 flawed background checks

Justice Department: USIS filed 660,000 flawed background checks

The Justice Department said USIS filed 660,000 flawed investigations of government hires.

Meet the kindler, gentler Mitch McConnell

Meet the kindler, gentler Mitch McConnell

The Kentucky senator is trying to warm up his image in advance of this fall’s election.

Letterman’s top 10 Rob Ford interpretations (VIDEO)

Letterman’s top 10 Rob Ford interpretations (VIDEO)

“Number 10: Welcome to my office.“

Chris Christie’s poll tumble -- and why it matters

Chris Christie’s poll tumble -- and why it matters

The traffic scandal has diminshed Christie’s luster in the eyes of Democrats -- and fast.

Federal employment projected to drop through 2022

Federal employment projected to drop through 2022

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 14-percent decline in federal employment by 2022.

A phony Obamacare ratio

A phony Obamacare ratio

Republicans get in trouble when they compare the number of cancellations with the number of new health plans.

Among gathering of U.S. mayors, focus turns to recovery

Accompanying the D.C. conference was a report indicating growth in most metropolitan areas.

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Christie sticks to (old) script

Christie sticks to (old) script

New Jersey governor makes broad appeal in inaugural address.

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For an active judiciary

For an active judiciary

Passivity is inconsistent with our democracy.

Glitch exposed thousands of veterans’ private information

A defect in the VA eBenefits system allowed users to view and change each other’s information.

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Antiabortion movement faces a cold reality

Antiabortion movement faces a cold reality

This year’s March for Life showed a movement frozen in time.

VA bill would repeal pension cut, cost $30 billion

VA bill would repeal pension cut, cost $30 billion

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he is open to paying for the bill with savings from overseas military operations.

The revolving door between Congress and K Street is moving faster than ever

The revolving door between Congress and K Street is moving faster than ever

Lobbyists with previous government experience are so hot right now.

Postal Service struggling to keep up on repairs

Postal Service struggling to keep up on repairs

With its capital budget shrinking, the USPS spent 29 percent below the industry average on repairs.

How Citizens United changed politics, in 7 charts

The landmark Supreme Court case happened four years ago today. Its impact is hard to overstate.