Oversight

Justice Department Dispatches 500 to Monitor Polls on Tuesday

A 2013 Supreme Court case limits the federal role, attorney general notes.

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Wall Street Is Also Relieved the FBI Cleared Clinton

A boost for the Democratic candidate’s campaign translated into a surge across financial markets.

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Congressional Races Federal Employees Should Watch

The outcomes of these match-ups could affect agencies' budgets, civil servants' pay and benefits, and more.

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Election Recap: What’s at Stake for Feds in the 2016 Presidential Election

Federal employees are allowed excused absences so that they have time to vote.

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How Donald Trump Could Change the World

A scholar of U.S. foreign policy explains why the 2016 race could be the most consequential election—anywhere—since the 1930s.

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Play of the Day: The FBI Had Better Options to Survey the Clinton Emails

Michael Che suggests the best way to have your email searched is to "leave your laptop open at your girlfriend's house."

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The FBI Confirms That Clinton’s Emails Are Totally Fine

The FBI said it found nothing incriminating in the latest batch of Hillary Clinton’s emails.

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Restoring Transparency to the FBI Investigation of Clinton Emails

Huma Abedin's emails belong to her; the search warrant should be served upon her. Once that happens, she can challenge the warrant's legality.

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Everything That Could Go Wrong on Election Day

Voter intimidation, formal voter suppression, confusion about voting rights, and potential for violence.

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Play of the Day: Baseball and the 2016 Election

Self-proclaimed Cubs fan Hillary Clinton loved the team's comeback story in game seven.

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Play of the Day: The White House Social Media Handoff is Coming Soon

Will Donald Trump get another big Twitter account or will Hillary Clinton's love affair with technology continue?

Defense

Army General Was Allowed To Accept Free Housing from Contractor

Brig. Gen. Michael Bobeck, fired from the Joint Staff for an extramarital affair, cited his longtime friendship with an executive in receiving a rent-free apartment during his divorce. 

Oversight

Hacked Emails Show Eric Schmidt Played a Crucial Role in the Clinton Campaign's Election Tech

"He's ready to fund, advise, recruit talent, etc."

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Play of the Day: Not So Fast, Secretary Clinton

The Democratic nominee is better at counting chickens before they hatch then she is at counting votes.

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How Will House Republicans Go After Hillary Clinton?

The Benghazi Committee’s investigation is winding down, but others are revving up.

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Play of the Day: James Comey's Letter Didn't Clear Up Anything

The FBI chief's "ambiguity bomb" was a letter version of a voicemail saying "we need to talk."

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Everyone Is Angry at James Comey Now

The FBI director finds himself targeted not only by the Clinton campaign but also by former Republican officials for his handling of the Hillary Clinton email case.

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Can the FBI Sway an Election?

The agency is investigating more emails related to Hillary Clinton. Whether or not it finds something in the next 11 days, its announcement could affect the outcome on November 8.

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Former Bush Ethics Lawyer Accuses FBI Director of Violating Hatch Act

Comey’s unusual disclosure of a pending investigation could influence the outcome of the election, complaint says.