Oversight

Lawmaker Irked About 'Foreign' Airport Security Dogs

Rep. Gary Palmer says President Trump's "Buy American, Hire American" executive order should apply to TSA canines; agency says they're a domestic shortage of qualified dogs.

Oversight

House Oversight Chairman to Step Down at End of June

Chaffetz announced last month that he did not plan to seek re-election to Congress.

Oversight

As Mueller Takes Over Trump Probe, GOP Leaders Hold Their Fire

Top Republicans are wary of undermining the president—and his legislative agenda.

Oversight

Robert Mueller Will Serve As Special Prosecutor on Russia

The former FBI director will take over the investigation of any coordination between President Trump’s campaign and Russia.

Oversight

Senate Panel Advances Bill Denying Bonuses to Malfeasant Feds

Employees cited for misconduct would wait five years before becoming eligible for bonuses.

Oversight

The House Demands to See the Comey Memos

In a letter to acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, Oversight Chairman Jason Chaffetz requested all “memoranda, notes, summaries, and recordings” of James Comey’s meetings with Trump

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Play of the Day: One Reason Trump Gave Intelligence to Two Russian Officials

Trevor Noah thinks Melania Trump is part of the reason the president gave sensitive intelligence to the officials.

Oversight

GOP Lawmakers Call for Inside Information on Trump Disclosure

A relatively small group of Republicans are asking for classified briefings and more transparency from the administration following reports that the president revealed sensitive information to Russian officials.

Oversight

Census Director’s Resignation Could Affect Control of Congress After 2020

John Thompson was more than just another Washington bean counter. His resignation may affect which party controls Congress after 2020.

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Play of the Day: Tapes, Trump and More on the Comey Firing

"Saturday Night Live" and "Last Week Tonight" take aim at the president's latest scandal.

Oversight

Is the Watergate-Comey Comparison Simply a Way to Score Partisan Points?

Two historians debate the FBI director’s dismissal and whether it’s reminiscent of the Nixon era—or if it’s just politics.

Oversight

Play of the Day: More on the Comey Firing

The White House has provided many -- sometimes conflicting -- stories on why President Donald Trump fired the FBI chief.

Oversight

The Nuclear Option in the Trump-Russia Investigation

Lawmakers have an unusual and costly tactic if they believe investigators are withholding key evidence.