Oversight

Planned Parenthood Critic: Don't Shut Down the Government Over This, Or Any, Issue

New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate Chris Sununu voted to defund the group in his state. But he says congressional Republicans shouldn’t take their opposition too far.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Hat is the Real Star

With the ubiquity of the "Make America Great" headwear, Stephen Colbert has ideas on chapeaus for many candidates.

Oversight

Registered Lobbyist Earned $143K Federal Salary for 4-Hour Government Work Week

Little-known agency has done nothing in two years to curb its executive director’s alleged abuse.

Oversight

Senate Will Vote on 20-Week Abortion Ban, as GOP Hopes to Defuse Shutdown Fight

Republican leaders hope a vote on the measure will assuage conservatives who are demanding a showdown over Planned Parenthood funding.

Defense

Army Families Who Floated Uncle Sam on Child Care Costs Will Be Reimbursed Soon

Service members struggled to make ends meet while waiting months for government to pay invoices under subsidy program.

Oversight

House GOP Can Pursue Obamacare Lawsuit, Judge Says

Federal judge’s ruling lets controversial lawsuit against Obama administration continue.

Oversight

On the Hill, Trump Promises 'So Much Winning' and an End to 'Stupid' Leaders

While Republicans debate how to handle the Iran deal inside the Capitol, the message outside the building was clear.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Sarah Palin Speaks American

After Jeb Bush spoke Spanish last week, Trump and Palin want him to be unilingual on the campaign trail.

Oversight

Regulators Fine Caesars Palace for Allowing Some to Gamble Off Books

The casino group will pay $9.5 million for failing to police money laundering.

Oversight

Republican Congressman Wants to Impeach Gina McCarthy

Paul Gosar says EPA chief lied about clean-water rule.

Oversight

Forget the Pope. Donald Trump Is Coming to the Hill

The 2016 GOP frontrunner will be right outside the Capitol, but it’s not clear he has much support inside the building.

Oversight

Republicans Swear This Shutdown Will Be Different

The strategy has never worked for the GOP’s right flank, but they’re going down the same path anyway.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Don't Give Hillary Anything Electronic

If it has buttons, Hillary Clinton doesn't know how to use it.

Oversight

Will Congress Go Over the Social Security Cliff?

Bipartisan support exists to prevent benefit cut for 9 million workers, but Paul Ryan move may drive Democrats away.

Oversight

Congress Returns From Its Recess, And a Government Shutdown Looms

The upcoming session is already being billed a “countdown to shutdown.”

Oversight

NOAA Has Mapped a Desktop Model of Earth

Gloriously popping graphics show CO2 transport, real-time earthquakes, space trash, and tons of other neat stuff.

Oversight

The Story Behind Ben Carson's Surge in the GOP Polls

After a lackluster summer, the famous neurosurgeon is finally surging—but his reliance on the conservative grassroots might be a burden as much as a boon.

Oversight

Clinton Email Fracas Raises Question: What Is a 'Special Government Employee?'

Sen. Grassley’s pursuit of former State Department secretary's aide shines light on high-level temps.