Oversight
John Boehner's Attempt to Fix Things Before He Leaves Congress
He wants to "clean the barn up" before he leaves Congress. Here's what that could mean.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin and Obama Have an Awkward Meeting in New York
The two presidents shook hands, ate lunch and held talks during the United Nations General Assembly.
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.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton is Getting Taller
The candidate's latest controversy involves her changing height.
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
Historic Effort to Track Stimulus Spending Wraps Up
Recovery.gov was pioneer in data transparency.
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
NASA Photos Show Pluto’s Surface Looks Like 'Dragon Scales'
Pluto's mountain ranges are perplexing scientists.
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