Oversight

A Supreme Deadlock on Immigration

The justices split 4-4 on the Obama administration’s 2014 immigration plan, effectively blocking it.

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Donald Trump's Coalition of Restoration

The Republican’s support comes from voters who are resistant to demographic change—but they’re a distinct minority.

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Congressional Lawmakers Reach a Zika Deal—Without Democrats

Democrats aren’t happy with the $1.1 billion deal, which includes millions in offsets.

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Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Business Acumen

While Hillary Clinton jokes about his bankruptcies, but his companies are benefiting from his campaign.

Management

Overspending on Little Things Adds Up to Billions Wasted Across Government

Agencies should identify spending patterns to leverage buying power, GAO says.

Oversight

House Move to Impeach IRS Chief May Be Illegal

Legal experts give mixed opinions on precedents for removal and censure.

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House Democrats Try to Force Another Vote on Zika

Members are pushing forward on a plan to fully fund the Obama administration’s $1.9 billion request.

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Republicans Offer a Plan to Replace Obamacare

The House GOP's health-care proposal would expand savings accounts, provide tax credits for buying insurance, and allow people to purchase coverage across state lines. Just don’t ask how much it costs.

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Play of the Day: So Many Hillary Clinton Movies

Everyone loves her in "You've Lost Mail."

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House Passes Bill to Beef Up Inspector General Powers

Watchdogs would get long-sought subpoena power over certain agency witnesses.

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Perceptions of Discrimination Still Prevalent at New Financial Regulatory Agency

CFPB has taken steps to improve, but report finds it has not solved all its issues yet.

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House Passes Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization With Whistleblower Protections

Agency-backed bill would help whistleblowers by streamlining document search.

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Is Trump’s Presidential Run Nothing More Than a 'Scampaign?'

The Trump campaign paid nearly $430,000 to a club in his own Palm Beach home.

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Play of the Day: Donald Trump and 'America First'

Samantha Bee looks at one of Donald Trump's favorite phrases.

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Should Congressional Research Service Reports Be Kept Secret?

Bill to require automatic release stalls as Congress protects its prerogatives.

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Play of the Day: Presidential Love Letters

Stephen Colbert found correspondence from past presidents to their paramours.

Oversight

Nonprofit Wants Back-Up to IRS Handling of Campaign Finance Abuses

CREW files complaint asking Justice and FBI to probe “dark money groups.”

Management

How Some Agencies Are Escaping GAO's High-Risk List

Sen. Carper holds unofficial “roundtable” to showcase efforts at FDA, DHS, Defense and NASA.

Oversight

Why the Left Can Probably Live With Tim Kaine as the VP Nominee

He’s no Elizabeth Warren. But against Donald Trump, he doesn’t have to be.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Guns and the Terror Watch List

Late-night hosts note the issues with any secret government list.