Tech

The Senate Will Investigate Russian Election Interference

With Mitch McConnell’s backing, a bipartisan inquiry could tee up the first confrontation between Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.

Oversight

Trump Postpones Announcement About Separating His Business Interests From the Presidency

Trump’s failure to exit his business gives the Electoral College a legitimate reason to vote him down, experts say.

Oversight

Inspector General Empowerment Act Clears Congress

Bill “removes all doubt” about watchdog access to agency documents, backers say.

Oversight

How Trump Could Shock a Divided Nation Back to Life as Collaborator-in-chief

Could Trump bring a new, unifying approach to negotiating to Washington? His outsider status may present an opportunity to mend fences, says an expert in governance.

Oversight

Obama Orders Investigation Into Election-Related Hacking

A report will be shared with lawmakers before Trump’s inauguration, a top adviser said Friday.

Defense

Annual Defense Bill Has Major Implications for Feds’ Leave, Pay

Language curbing paid administrative leave and raising the cap on Defense buyouts makes it into final version that is now headed to Obama’s desk.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Wrestling Presidency

Linda McMahon will help make America great again by slamming opponents with steel chairs.

Oversight

Lawmakers Press Patent Office for Crackdown on Timecard Abuse

Republicans demand list of employees disciplined, union leader’s calendar.

Oversight

Remembering John Glenn

The former senator and first American to orbit the Earth has died at 95.

Oversight

Lawmaker Seeking to Impeach IRS Chief Targets Public Service Award

Rep. Jordan uses unrelated hearing to challenge public administration academy.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump is 2016's Person of the Year

The most impressive thing about Trump's Time cover? A photographer got him to sit still and not tweet for 30 seconds.

Oversight

Obama Says That in America You 'Can Criticize a President — Without Retribution'

Parts of Obama's national security speech sounded like a veiled message to Donald Trump.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Ben Carson is Ready to Run the Housing Department

After all, he owns a house and he says he once lived in public housing. That's enough, right?

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Trump Thank You Tour Begins

Starting in Ohio, the president-elect is speaking to adoring crowds who chant his name.

Management

Lawmakers Ask Obama to Freeze Hiring Until Trump Arrives

Republican senators warn against “burrowing in” and new career hires who won’t help execute the next administration’s policies.