Oversight

Boehner: 'There Isn't a Reason Why Any Member' Should Oppose Deal

The departing speaker is asking Republicans to help him one last time on the budget.

Oversight

The White House and Congressional Republicans Are Nearing a Budget Deal to Avoid Shutdown

Boehner is eager to get an agreement on spending and the debt ceiling before he leaves office.

Oversight

Lincoln Chafee Just Dropped Out of the Presidential Race

Announcement comes just two days after Jim Webb left the pack.

Defense

White House: We Are Not Disappointed in Afghanistan Troop Announcement

Press secretary Josh Earnest pushed back on reporters’ suggestions that President Obama must be disheartened by his decision to keep troops in the country.

Oversight

House Speaker John Boehner Is Resigning From Congress

The House speaker is expected to exit in October.

Oversight

Pope Francis Won't Tread Lightly on the Issues that Divide Washington

The pope puts immigration, refugees, and climate change on the top of his agenda.

Oversight

Can One of the 'Happy Hour' Candidates Break Through Like Carly Fiorina Did?

The four lower-tier contenders are going to have a whole lot of airtime in which to make their pitches.

Management

Biden's Choice Is Weighed Down With Ambition and Personal Tragedy

Talking with Stephen Colbert Thursday, the vice president spoke with gravity about his decision on whether to run for president.

Defense

John Kerry, After Iran Deal Victory, Stays on the Defensive

The State Department chief continued to decry a now-unlikely rejection.

Management

State Department Releases Another Batch of Clinton Emails

State released over 7,000 pages of her messages, but some information now deemed classified is redacted.

Management

Ohio Governor John Kasich Joins 2016 Race

Kasich announces in Columbus that he's giving it another shot.

Management

No Shooting at Washington Navy Yard, Officials Say

Employees sheltered in place as a massive response unfolded Thursday morning.

Oversight

Top Defense Officials Told Congress Parts of the Pentagon's ISIS Strategy

Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs chair Martin Dempsey testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.

Management

Will Donald Trump Actually Matter in the 2016 Race?

The real-estate tycoon just announced he's running for president. He's not going to win the nomination, but he's going to be tough to ignore.

Defense

Obama on Fighting ISIS: 'We Don’t Yet Have A Complete Strategy'

The president said Monday that the Pentagon is still waiting on “commitments” from the Iraqi government.

Oversight

What Transportation Officials Are Saying to Congress About Amtrak

At a House hearing Tuesday, railroad regulators described how a technology known as PTC would have prevented last month’s deadly train derailment.

Management

The Justice Department Just Launched an Offensive Against FIFA

Justice unsealed a 47-count indictment Wednesday against 14 international soccer officials.

Oversight

Newly Released Emails Detail Benghazi Correspondence

Adviser to Clinton reported early evidence that attacks were not precipitated by anti-Islam video.

Management

Obama on Baltimore: 'I've Seen This Movie Too Many Times Before'

The president spoke with radio host Steve Harvey about the city's upheaval in an interview aired Wednesday morning.

Management

Obama: Baltimore Rioters 'Need to Be Treated as Criminals'

The president spoke Tuesday about incidents following the funeral of a black man who died while in police custody.