Oversight

How Hillary Clinton Could End Washington's Gridlock

If she’s elected president and follows a more moderate path than Obama, it would strengthen her party and offer the GOP a lifeline.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump is Now Unshackled

The GOP nominee tweets that he can now "fight for America" the way he wants to.

Management

Both Political Parties Believe Next Administration Should Prioritize Performance Management in Agencies

An evidence-based, data-driven approach to policy is the best way to ensure government is operating efficiently and effectively, say current and former government officials.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The 'Locker Room Talk' Excuse

Trump and his surrogates are using an interesting explanation for what the candidate was caught saying on the 2005 tape.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Confused About a Few Things

His comments caught on an "Access Hollywood" hot mic suggest he may not understand certain things about human reproduction.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Mike Pence's Fake Ancient Russian Proverbs

The bear hibernation one isn't the only ancient piece of wisdom the Indiana governor made up.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Tim Kaine's Got (Bad) Jokes

Hillary Clinton's running mate may have prepared too much for the vice presidential debate.

Oversight

Clinton and Trump Are Shuffling the Electoral Map

Democrats are increasingly looking toward Sunbelt states rather than Rustbelt states for victory in 2016 and beyond. Not long ago that would have been unthinkable.

Oversight

Should the Government Turn Down the Airport Volume?

Noisy airplane takeoffs have reopened a debate about how the government should treat noise pollution.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump's 1995 Tax Returns Are Illuminating

After all, it takes a real business genius to lost $916 million on casinos.

Oversight

Might Trump's Hunt-Loving Son Bump Into Federal Nepotism Law?

Donald Jr.'s wish to be Interior secretary might expose unresolved Washington questions.

Oversight

The Runaway 9/11 Bill That Congress Refused to Stop

Lawmakers overrode an Obama veto for the first time on Wednesday. A day later, they already had regrets.

Oversight

Play of the Day: 'Trump' and 'Clinton' Debate on SNL

The late-night staple marks its season premier with a new Trump… And lots of material to parody.

Oversight

Hillary Clinton's Huge Surrogate Advantage

The Democratic nominee has an all-star roster at her disposal, while high-profile Republicans continue to steer clear of Trump.

Oversight

What Happened While America Waited for Zika Funding

Congress finally approved a $1.1 billion deal—but Zika has already done real damage in the United States.

Oversight

Combat, Not Honeymoon, Would Await Clinton on Capitol Hill

Republicans are unlikely to acknowledge a political mandate if she wins—and Democrats know it.