Oversight

Play of the Day: The Regular Trump and Obama Phone Conversations

The president-elect has many questions -- and even a joke -- for the current president.

Management

Lawmakers Appalled at Forest Service Sexual Misconduct, Demand Firings

Agriculture's civil rights staffers claim improvements in long-standing culture clash.

Oversight

Trump's Top Nominees Unlikely to Be Deterred by STOCK Act

Disclosure requirements for financial trading don't make for easy searching.

Tech

Is the White House Hiding Secrets About Russia's Role in the Election?

Seven senators have asked President Obama to declassify additional information about the Kremlin’s possible involvement.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Mitt Romney's Awkward Dinner With Donald Trump

The former critic of the president-elect changed his tune once he got to eat frog legs with the man.

Oversight

Senate GOP Could Check Trump

On the filibuster, foreign policy, and Cabinet picks, Republicans are already behaving more independently than Democrats did under President Obama.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Inside Trump's Mind… And Twitter

The president-elect shares his thoughts on the social media network. Are these thoughts a look into his brain?

Pay & Benefits

House Panel To Examine Federal Long-Term Care Premium Hikes

Lawmakers on Wednesday will ask officials why the average enrollee is now paying $111 more per month for coverage.

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.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump is the Twitter President

Who needs intelligence briefings, when the president-elect can just check the Moments tab?

Oversight

Senator's 'Wastebook' Mocks Duck Counting, Study of Medieval Smells

Lankford's new compilation hits policies as well as scientific grants portrayed as trivial.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Celebrities Visiting -- and Living in -- the White House

While Obama gave a bunch of medals to famous people, perhaps Trump will usher in an era of entertainment presidents.

Oversight

Democratic Lawmakers Ask GAO To Probe Trump Transition ‘Disarray’

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Elijah Cummings are concerned about conflicts of interest, security risks.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump Has an Issue With the Media

The very expressive president-elect is upset that the press runs so many unflattering photos of him.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Twitter Beef With a Broadway Play

The president-elect is upset with the cast of the most popular show in America.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Secret to Donald Trump's Success

From his TV show to his cabinet, the man knows how to make himself look good.

Pay & Benefits

Vets Affected By Calif. National Guard Bonus Debacle Would Not Owe Government Under House Bill

Republican lawmakers also want Defense to repay with interest anyone who already paid their debt, which resulted from overpayments by military recruiters.