Oversight

Why Combining Zika Money and Funding to Avoid a Shutdown Is Key to the Hill's Exit Strategy

The con­ver­gence of dead­lines for the two is­sues could be a some­what wel­come re­lief to lawmakers.

Management

House Panel Subpoenas VA For Artwork Spending, Documents on Delayed $1 Billion Construction Project

Department won’t release certain employee interviews related to the investigation of contract cost overruns of new medical center in Colorado.

Oversight

Miami Beach Presents a Challenge for CDC's Zika-Fighting Efforts

Luxury high-rises in Florida's cities are making it harder for authorities to fight disease-spreading mosquitoes.

Oversight

When Hillary Clinton Coughs

A coughing spell is fueling right-wing attempts to portray the candidate as weak and frail. Her history suggests otherwise.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Obama, Trump and Stairs

Chinese officials disrespected the president at the G20 summit, Trump says.

Management

VA Is On Lawmakers’ Radar as Congress Returns From Recess

House panel considers subpoenas for information on department spending; Republican leadership puts employee accountability bill on September floor agenda.

Oversight

Senate Banking Panel Running Out of Time on Obama Nominees

Ex-Im Bank still lacks quorum to do large deals as Congress nears end of session.

Oversight

Can Congress Give the Next President a Fresh Start?

As lawmakers return to Washington after a long break, Democrats are hoping to ensure that Hillary Clinton doesn’t inherit a big spending fight if she wins in November.

Oversight

A New Report on Clinton's Email

The FBI has released its report into Hillary Clinton’s private email server, providing the most detailed account yet of why and how she used the system.

Oversight

Congress' Next Fights Will Include a Battle Over Avoiding a Shutdown

Lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill face battles over Iran, Zika, criminal justice (maybe), and more.

Oversight

5 Steps To Make U.S. Elections Less Hackable

As shadowy actors work to hack U.S. elections, a few simple steps could make electronic voting more secure, says one expert.

Oversight

Federal Agency to God: Prove You're Real

The agency attempts to crack down on suspicious-sounding presidential candidates.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump Goes to Mexico

Enrique Peña Nieto met with the man he compared to Hitler and Mussolini in Mexico City on Wednesday.

Oversight

The Patent and Trademark Office's Telework Headaches Aren't Over

Extensive digital review finds more than $20 million in potential waste in overtime pay and downtime.