Oversight
How Congress Keeps Getting Paid to Do Nothing
Members of the House are trying to pass a bill that would suspend legislators' salaries if they can't pass a budget. They haven't had much success.
Management
Pentagon Wants to Raise Purchase Card Maximum to $10,000
House lawmakers leave proposed language out of first draft of Defense authorization bill, but sources say it could come up again.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton: This Is My Plan to Combat Zika
More resources, public awareness campaigns and rapid diagnostic tests are key, Democratic presidential candidate says.
Oversight
Why Zika Needs An Ounce of Prevention
Congress delayed the fight to fund the virus—a decision that comes at the cost of public health and potentially billions for the U.S. economy.
Oversight
The Supreme Court Expands FBI Hacking Powers
The justices signed off Thursday on a new procedural rule for warrants targeting computers.
Management
Veterans Affairs IG Failed to Fully Investigate Allegations of Data Manipulation
Office of Special Counsel says VA watchdog didn’t thoroughly explore complaints of wrongdoing related to patient scheduling.
Oversight
The American Bison is Officially Declared a National Icon
Congress approved a bill to make the American bison the national mammal just a century after the animal almost went extinct.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More on the Cruz/Fiorina Ticket
They may not be leading the polls, but they're all over late-night TV.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ted Cruz Picks a Running Mate, Despite Not Winning Anything
The Texan tapped Carly Fiorina to be his VP pick, but he's getting creamed by Donald Trump.
Oversight
Why Trump Might Regret Playing 'The Woman Card' Against Clinton
The entertainer says his opponent wouldn’t have succeeded if she were a man—and overstates his own popularity among women.
Oversight
Trump Accelerates Down the Track
The Republican front-runner steamed ahead to five decisive wins on Tuesday night, while Hillary Clinton took four states, leaving only Rhode Island to Bernie Sanders.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Clinton and Trump Will Soon Be Looking for VP Nominees
Seth Meyers examines the upcoming veepstakes.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Kasich and Cruz Are the Bootleg Wonder Twins
The dynamic duo is taking on Donald Trump, but their powers aren't really strong enough.
Oversight
The Lesser of Three Evils
Trump, Cruz, and Clinton would be their parties’ most disliked nominees in the history of polling.
Oversight
A Vice Presidential Free-for-All?
How the Republican delegates in Cleveland could nominate Donald Trump but not his chosen running mate.
Oversight
FOIA Reform Appears Close, But Not a Done Deal
Obama team’s past criticisms are aired as House and Senate negotiate final version.
Oversight
Would Clinton Pick a Female Running Mate?
A top aide to the Democratic frontrunner has said there are women on her short list for VP.
Oversight
How a President Trump or Clinton Could Upend the Constitution
Presidents Obama and Bush expanded presidential authority significantly. It’s a dangerous precedent.
Oversight
How Democrats Would Change Obamacare
If they keep the White House and win the Senate—and don’t have to focus their energy on blocking repeal—Democrats have some things about the Affordable Care Act they’d like to fix.
Oversight