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December 20, 2015

Obama administration cutting ties with HealthCare.gov contractor

The Obama administration is cutting ties with contractor CGI Federal over its handling of the problem-plagued HealthCare.gov, months after the troubled Oct. 1 launch.

December 20, 2015

State Department 'stonewalling' requests for Hillary Clinton's files

The State Department has failed to turn over government documents covering Hillary Clinton's tenure as secretary of state that The Associated Press and others requested under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act ahead of her presumptive presidential campaign. They include one request AP made four years ago and others pending for more than one year.

December 20, 2015

Hagel tight-lipped on what led to resignation

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, in what was likely his last appearance at the Pentagon podium, offered little explanation Thursday over his abrupt departure from the Obama administration – staying coy on what led to his resignation.

December 20, 2015

Obama to announce Defense secretary pick Friday

President Obama plans to announce his pick to lead the Pentagon on Friday.

December 20, 2015

Biden: Military veterans are 'spine of the nation'

Vice President Joe Biden is saluting military veterans, calling them not only the heart and soul, but the spine of the nation.

December 20, 2015

VA secretary pushes major overhaul, firings at agency

Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald on Monday announced a complete restructuring in the wake of the scandal over excessive wait times and poor care that critics blamed for patient deaths.

December 20, 2015

Obama to nominate US Attorney Loretta Lynch to replace Holder as AG

President Obama has chosen Loretta Lynch, the U.S. attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y., as his nominee to replace outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder -- ending widespread speculation over who might fill Holder's shoes and teeing up a nomination debate during the lame-duck session.

December 20, 2015

Justice Dept. turns over more than 64,000 pages related to Fast and Furious

The Justice Department has turned over more than 64,000 pages of documents congressional lawmakers were seeking as part of their investigation into the botched gun-running operation known as Fast and Furious.

December 20, 2015

Leak week: Obama team shows signs of strain as anonymous officials take gripes to media

Trouble-making personnel inside the Obama administration have taken to the press at a steady clip in recent days to badmouth senior officials, as well as a key American ally.

December 20, 2015

Defense Secretary pick will be a challenge for Obama

The job opening of Defense Secretary is emerging as a thanks-but-no-thanks opportunity, as some of the top potential prospects have already said they’re not interested in the job.