Defense

John McCain: Pentagon’s Lack of Cyber Policy Is Illegal

Senators pressed Defense and intelligence officials on rules of war for cyberspace at a Tuesday hearing.

Oversight

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy Announces Run for Speaker

McCarthy is the overwhelming favorite for the position, but his path won’t be easy.

Oversight

Upcoming Ozone Rules Don't Have Many Fans

Environmentalists are ready to be disappointed by the EPA’s new standards, but manufacturing groups won’t be happy either.

Defense

Congress Gives Disabled Vets Hired as Feds Advance Sick Leave

Bill aims to help wounded warriors get to doctors’ appointments without eating up leave.

Oversight

GOP Picks Reconciliation Targets: Obamacare and Planned Parenthood

Republicans will deploy the budget tool to try to put legislation on the president’s desk stripping Planned Parenthood funding and killing key parts of the Affordable Care Act.

Oversight

Is the Federal Government Losing Your Personal Information? Reps Say To Keep It To Yourself

A bill introduced this month would truncate Social Security numbers on common tax forms.

Oversight

NASA Announces That Water Is Flowing on Mars

In a major scientific finding, researchers confirm briny water flows seasonally on the Red Planet.

Oversight

Congress Plans Votes on Short-Term Spending Measure to Keep Government Open

Both chambers look set to pass clean funding bills this week, as Republicans maneuver to run for leadership.

Oversight

Outgoing Speaker Boehner: A Shutdown Will Not Happen

Boehner says the House will pass a clean spending bill, and the chamber will create a select committee to investigate Planned Parenthood.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Boehner is Leaving Just in Time for Halloween

The Ohioan's imminent exit provides fodder for late-night hosts.

Oversight

With Boehner Leaving, the Republican Leadership Frenzy Begins

Kevin McCarthy is favored to become Speaker but the field isn’t set, and a host of other Republicans are eyeing promotions.

Oversight

House Speaker John Boehner Is Resigning From Congress

The House speaker is expected to exit in October.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Mr. Pope Goes to Washington

John Boehner cried, the pontiff ate with the homeless and everyone was interested in the Catholic leader.

Oversight

Federal Employees Should Use Uber More, Lawmaker Says

Bill would replace some agency-owned vehicles and boost use of ride-sharing companies.

Oversight

Dems Protect Planned Parenthood Funding, Block Budget Extension

Republican leadership is now more likely to introduce a budget bill that would leave Planned Parenthood’s funding in place.

Oversight

In Speech, Pope Francis Asks The U.S. To Do More To Confront Global Insecurity

The pontiff pointedly reminded the U.S. of its leading role, and culpability, in the international community.

Oversight

Pope Francis, with His Address, Brings Immigration Back to Congress

The leader of the Catholic Church did not cede hot-button political issues in a Joint Meeting of Congress Thursday—he forced Congress to confront them.