Management

Will Guantanamo Bay's Prison Ever Close?

President Obama campaigned on the promise of shuttering the detention facility, but the task proved more difficult than anticipated.

Management

Trump Announces Picks for Treasury and Commerce

Donald Trump has chosen Steven Mnuchin to head the Treasury Department and Wilbur Ross to run Commerce.

Management

Trump Says He's Removing Himself From 'Business Operations,' but Doesn't Provide Details

Trump said he will hold a press conference on December 15 to discuss his exit from his business enterprise.

Oversight

Trump Picks Tom Price for Health and Human Services Secretary

The physician and six-term Georgia congressman is a staunch opponent of the Affordable Care Act.

Defense

Is Donald Trump Reversing His Stance on Immigration?

The Republican nominee is pledging to follow an approach that resembles President Obama's.

Management

Obama’s Last Attempt at Immigration Reform

The administration has announced a new plan to welcome Central American migrants—a move away from its years-long deterrence policy.

Management

Why a Former CIA Chief Says Trump Is a 'Threat' to National Security

Michael Morell the latest in a string of ex-national-security officials to back Hillary Clinton as she embraces an image centered on defense.

Management

How Did Melania Trump Secure an American Visa?

Media reports have cast doubt about her early years in the United States.

Oversight

Loretta Lynch Can't Escape the Clinton Emails

In a hearing Tuesday, Republican lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee had questions about the former secretary of state for the attorney general.

Oversight

Bernie Sanders Will Hit the Campaign Trail With Hillary Clinton

The Vermont senator is expected to endorse the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee on Tuesday.

Oversight

How U.S. Politicians Are Reacting to the Dallas Shooting

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, along with several lawmakers, offered condolences in the wake of the attack, which left five officers dead.

Oversight

House Republicans Have Questions for James Comey

Lawmakers railed against the FBI director, who earlier this week said the agency would not recommend charges against Hillary Clinton

Tech

FBI: 'No Reasonable Prosecutor' Would Charge Clinton For Her Handling of Classified Email

James Comey chided Clinton and her staff for mishandling classified information, saying they were were “extremely careless."

Oversight

Obama Calls for Zika Funding—Again

The president urged lawmakers to pass vital legislation to combat the virus on Friday before Congress recesses for the summer.

Defense

House Republican Report Reveals New Details About the 2012 Benghazi Terror Attacks

The report did not find any evidence of wrongdoing against Hillary Clinton and alleges a lack of preparedness among administration officials.

Oversight

Donald Trump Issues a Warning to Republicans

The party's presumptive nominee and the Republican National Committee are working together to avoid a revolt at the July convention, according to The New York Times.

Management

The Gaps in Hillary Clinton's State Department Calendar

The U.S. presidential candidate excluded several events during her tenure as secretary of state, according to the AP.

Management

Democrats Fight Back on Gun Control

The Obama administration offered a withering attack on the senators who voted down a series of measures aimed at tightening regulations on firearms.

Oversight

Cruz Supporters Are Less Culturally Anxious About Immigration than Trump Supporters

Cruz has taken a tough stance on illegal immigration for economic reasons, but also tells a positive story about his father's flight from Cuba in the 1950s.

Oversight

The Republican Stance on Immigration Is Evolving

A generational divide marks a shift in primary voters' views on the divisive issue.