Oversight

Udall Calls for CIA Director's Resignation

“The CIA is lying,” the Colorado Democrat said on the Senate floor Wednesday.

Management

On the Torture Report, the President Can't Win

As the world braces for its long-awaited release, Obama is doing everything he can to avoid taking sides.

Oversight

John Kerry Is Trying to Stall the Release of the CIA Torture Report

The secretary of State is reportedly asking the Senate to wait to release its report on the Bush-era use of “enhanced interrogation” techniques.

Defense

Obama Officially Selects Ash Carter to Lead Pentagon

Carter’s nomination now in the hands of Republicans on Capitol Hill.

Oversight

Ted Cruz Pushes the House To Have All-Out Spending Fight On Obama Immigration Action

Conservatives in the House look to Cruz once again for solutions to stop Obama.

Oversight

Republicans Move Forward With Year-Long Funding Bill … for Most Agencies

GOP proposal would fund all of the government through September except Homeland Security, which would be on a shorter leash.

Oversight

Time Is Running Out on the CIA Torture Report

The Senate still thinks it can wrap up negotiations with the White House before the year ends. But the clock is ticking.

Management

Obama Sets Out to Change 'Broken' Immigration System On His Own

The president announced major action on immigration in an address from the White House Thursday night.

Oversight

Republicans See an Upside to a Government Shutdown Over Immigration

Shutdowns are a showcase for intransigence, but they haven’t yet spelled electoral doom for the GOP.

Management

Why Republicans May Have the Most to Lose Over Obama’s Immigration Action

If Obama moves, the GOP knows its reaction is what America is watching.

Management

Obama Will Reportedly Nominate Loretta Lynch to Replace Eric Holder as Attorney General

Lynch is the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

Oversight

Republicans Lower Expectations on Obamacare Repeal

Mitch McConnell reminds voters why repeal isn't going to happen in the 114th Congress, even if he becomes Senate majority leader.