Oversight

OMB Nominee Would Revive Program Ratings, Fix ‘Broken’ Regulation

Mulvaney defends his role in House during 2013 government shutdown.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Sean Spicer's Tough First Week on the Job

The White House Press Secretary's job is a lot like air freshener.

Oversight

Ethics Office Chief Reportedly Never Received Trump Business Documents

Rep. Cummings says he is “more concerned than ever” after meeting with ethics director.

Oversight

How Many of His 'Day One' Promises Did Trump Fulfill?

The president laid out 18 promises in a “Contract With the American Voter,” but he only managed to check off a handful by Monday.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Crowd Sizes and 'Alternative Facts'

Kellyanne Conway is here to refute the dishonest media.

Oversight

How Will Congress Cope With Trump?

Democrat or Republican, no one on Capitol Hill is certain what changes the president will bring.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Michelle Obama's Inauguration Facial Expressions Were America's Barometer

The former First Lady seemed unenthusiastic about the entire event.

Oversight

How Democrats Paved the Way for the Confirmation of Trump's Cabinet

As the president’s picks run into trouble, Democrats find themselves stymied by a Senate rules change they engineered.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Famous Dancer Rick Perry is Ready to Lead the Energy Department

The former Texas governor's hearings began this week.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump is Working on His Inauguration Speech

He's got a Sharpie, a legal pad and he is sitting at a desk near an ornate wall.

Oversight

Ethics Office Chief Asks House Panel to Allow Him to Testify Publicly

Oversight chairman had asked Shaub to talk privately on handling Trump conflicts.

Oversight

How To Measure Trump’s Performance

Pay close attention to the number of House Republicans looking for promotions to the Senate. If they stay put, it’s a sign the president is losing political clout.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Putin Weighs In On The Trump Rumors

The Russian leader had a weird explanation for this whole mess.

Oversight

Repealing Obamacare Will Cripple the Department Keeping Bioterrorism and Outbreaks at Bay

It is not just about losing health insurance.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Now Feuding With John Lewis

The civil rights leader said he does not see the president-elect as legitimate and Trump responded with some inaccurate insults.

Oversight

The End of Government Oversight?

Republicans in Congress are working hard to remove business regulations that they believe are hampering economic growth.

Oversight

Government Ethics Chief Caught in Lawmaker Crossfire

Partisans on House Oversight panel duel over handling of Trump’s potential conflicts.

Oversight

Liberals Narrow Their List of Trump Picks to Target

Rather than complain about every Trump cabinet choice, the Senate’s most prominent progressives have put a special focus on a handful of nominees.

Tech

Why Is Obama Expanding Surveillance Powers Right Before He Leaves Office?

It could be to prevent Trump from extending them even more.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Ben Carson's Hearing Was Definitely Eventful

Donald Trump's pick for HUD chief overcorrected a little Thursday.