Oversight
Freedom Caucus Gives Paul Ryan a Majority —but Not a Mandate
A “supermajority” of the group’s members will support him for speaker.
Defense
Can Paul Ryan Save the Defense Department from Sequestration?
As the defense policy bill awaits a threatened veto, Washington wonders whether the Wisconsin Republican will become House speaker — and resolve the budget impasse.
Tech
Regulators: Bill Could Make Cars More Vulnerable to Hackers
Republicans want to boost the security and privacy of connected cars, but the FTC says the House plan would backfire.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Joe Biden Just Made Hillary Clinton Very Happy
The Democratic frontrunner is ready to go to Vegas or have a dance party.
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The Freedom Caucus Is Not Ready for Paul Ryan Just Yet
Boehner believes Ryan can get conservatives to “yes.” But there is work ahead.
Oversight
Biden to Clinton and the Rest of DC: Stop the Madness
The vice president says four more years of status quo “may be more than this country can take.”
Pay & Benefits
Senator Wants More Details on 88 Feds Paid to Sit Home for More Than a Year
Homeland Security Department hasn’t provided adequate answers on its use of paid administrative leave, Grassley says.
Oversight
Senate Majority Leader Braces for a Storm of Conservative Protests Over Debt Ceiling, Budget
McConnell will have to compromise with Democrats and the White House to meet approaching deadlines.
Oversight
Will the Thursday Benghazi Hearing Help Hillary Clinton?
Congressional Republicans are squabbling over the investigation on the eve of the Democratic frontrunner’s highly anticipated testimony.
Oversight
Ryan Willing to Serve as Speaker—if He Gets What He Wants
The Ways and Means chairman told his GOP colleagues what it would take to get him to “yes.”
Oversight
Play of the Day: Like its New Leader, Canada's Deficit Plans Are Adorable
Canada's election looks quaint to American eyes.
Oversight
House Passes Measure to Streamline DHS Offices, Boost Employee Morale
Bill would create clearer career path for DHS employees.
Oversight
New Benghazi Emails? Depends on What the Meaning of ‘New’ Is
Panel Chairman Trey Gowdy pried out fresh documents, but State says they’re old news.
Oversight
Moderate Republicans' Threat: Paul Ryan for Speaker—or We Quit
Confusion over who the next speaker could be is throwing a wrench into Republicans' plans to protect the party's less conservative members, many of whom represent battleground districts.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Giving Jeb Bush Nightmares
A Twitter beef has been reignited between two of the top GOP candidates.
Oversight
SBA Watchdog Warns of IT Security Risks, Poor Data in Contracting Goals
But agency registers overall progress on management and performance score card.
Oversight
Republicans Have 2 Months to Fund Government, Raise the Debt Ceiling and More
Can the majority figure out how to do this plus fund highways and elect a speaker in the next eight weeks?
Oversight
Obama Administration Makes It Harder for Oil Firms to Drill Offshore in the Arctic
His Interior Department is canceling new auctions for oil-drilling rights, and won’t extend expiring leases either.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Saturday Night Live Lampoons the Democratic Debate
Larry David plays Sanders as an everyman who only has one pair of underwear.
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