Defense
Republicans Try to Rein in the National Security Council
As the NSC swells to more than 400 staffers, a congressional proposal offers the White House a choice: Cut it down to size, or subject it to more oversight.
Management
Lawmaker: Get Criminal Investigators Out of a ‘Failed Bureaucracy’
Bill would separate IRS’s investigative unit from the rest of the agency.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The State of the 2016 Race
Trump's convention will be like a reality show and Sanders still won't quit.
Oversight
Hill GOP Ready to Enter Fray Over Transgender Bathrooms
Several Republicans want to take on the Obama administration over its edict to school districts, but not everyone in the party agrees.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Hair is Not a Wig and Not a Combover
There was one important thing to come out of Megyn Kelly's interview with Donald Trump.
Oversight
House Chairman Threatens Censure of IRS Chief
Agency says Koskinen has cooperated in answering Congress’ demands.
Oversight
EPA: We Can't Prevent Sex Offenders From Interacting With the Public
Agency officials say they have been tougher on discipline, but lawmakers deplore paying "pervert" $55,000 to leave government.
Oversight
Foreign Hackers May Be Targeting U.S. Presidential Candidates
Since at least 2008, spies have used technology to try to infiltrate campaigns.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Does Someone Have a Copy of the CIA Torture Report? Anyone?
Making extra copies of things is harder than it looks, apparently.
Tech
Senators to OMB: Get Cracking on Effort to Standardize Spending Data
Behind-schedule pilot to ease DATA Act reporting burden on contractors may not follow the law.
Oversight
Is This the Worst Congress Ever?
It can’t pass a budget, can’t confirm appointments, and now it can’t even scrounge up funding to address public-health crises.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Beauty Pageant Owner Objectifies Women
The Sunday New York Times piece on Trump's relationship with women is not a shock to Stephen Colbert.
Oversight
Here's How a Clinton-Warren Ticket Might Just Work
In a campaign nearly defined by misogyny, it's nonsensical to think two women would be too much.
Oversight
Bid to Impeach IRS Chief Moves to New Phase
House Judiciary announces hearings on "misconduct," but IRS hasn't committed.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Fake Publicist
According to reports, Donald Trump had an alter ego named "John Miller."
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump and His Tax Returns
The Daily Show wonders why the self-described billionaire hasn't released his financial information.
Oversight
The House Freedom Caucus Is Trying to Be Reasonable on the Budget
The cadre of conservative budget hawks on the Hill feels damned if it does play spoiler in budget negotiations, and damned if it doesn’t.
Oversight
Senate Panel Approves Major VA Accountability Bill
The legislation affects how the department hires and fires its employees.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Nickname for Bernie Sanders
If Americans like Crazy Bread, why can't we like Crazy Bernie?
Oversight