Oversight

Commerce Supervisor's Fundraising Activities Ran Afoul of Hatch Act

Special Counsel says Republican was warned against seeking political contributions.

Oversight

Clinton Wins Debate, But Did She Win Over Voters?

Trump missed opportunities to exploit her weaknesses, yet managed to clear the low bar of expectations.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Comparing Trump and Clinton Ahead of the First Debate

Clinton's email scandal may look bad, but what do we know about the Trump Foundation?

Oversight

Almost 6,000 Americans Have Already Voted for President

The election is 46 days away, but thanks to early voting, some citizens have already made their choice—and millions more have requested absentee ballots.

Oversight

Libertarian Nominee Gary Johnson is Tied with Trump in an Armed Forces Poll

Trump and Johnson received 37.6 percent and 36.5 percent of troops' support, respectively.

Oversight

Inspectors General Want Expanded Powers, Survey Finds

Watchdogs think they can play an important role in the transition to the next administration.

Oversight

A Brief History of Presidential Candidates Standing in Front of Airplanes

Trump didn’t pioneer the use of planes as backdrops. In fact, the classic campaign-trail imagery predates the airplane.

Oversight

IRS Chief Apologizes at Hearing, But Calls Talk of Impeachment Unwarranted

Republicans repeat charges Koskinen lied to Congress while Democrats blast event as election-year show trial.

Pay & Benefits

Congressional Hearing on Long-Term Care Premium Spike Likely After November Election

Despite outrage from feds over triple digit rate increases set to take effect soon, lawmakers haven’t yet held a public hearing on the issue.

Oversight

The Unimpressive Chelsea Bomber Proves America is Winning the War Against Extremism

Let's not add fuel to a dying fire by giving in to xenophobia, Islamophobia, and nativism.

Oversight

Senate Budget Chairman Proposes a Cure for Congress' Addiction to Continuing Resolutions

Enzi issues new set of recommendations aimed at ending out-of-control spending, dysfunctional budget process.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Diagramming Trump's Friday Statement

Samantha Bee examines the 38 seconds Trump gave to admitting Obama was born in the U.S.

Oversight

Postal Clerk Learns He Can't 'Make America Great Again' While on Government Property

Special counsel highlights three recent cases of Hatch Act violations.

Oversight

Senate Puts Finishing Touches on Bill to Avoid a Shutdown

Lawmakers are working toward a deal to keep the government open past Sept. 30.