Oversight
The House Wants a New Vote on the Confederate Flag Issue
The chamber will vote Thursday to undo previously passed amendments that would remove the flag from federal land.
Management
Ban on Contractor Campaign Gifts Is Constitutional, Says Circuit Court Panel
D.C. judges back FEC's rule aimed at preventing corruption.
Oversight
The Benghazi Committee Served Hillary Clinton a Subpoena
After the Democratic front-runner told CNN she's "never had a subpoena," the GOP-led panel released the one it sent her in March.
Oversight
Lawmaker Pledges Legislation to Better Protect Hacked Feds as Another Union Sues OPM
Senator looks to boost credit monitoring and increase loss limits.
Oversight
Treasury Chief: Consumer Agency’s Track Record Should Silence Critics Who Wanted It Gone
Lew praises CFPB as Washington prepares to mark fifth anniversary of Dodd-Frank financial reform law.
Oversight
House Oversight Leaders Refer Ex-Chemical Board Chair for Prosecution
Moure-Eraso said to have lied under oath on email practices.
Oversight
Big NIH Funding Boost Likely to Pass Despite Grumbling From Fiscal Hawks
Heritage Action for America called on conservatives Tuesday to oppose the 21st Century Cures bill.
Oversight
Can Drones Solve America’s Wildfire Crisis?
The Congress gets creative in a quest to fight fire.
Oversight
The House Voted Against the Confederate Battle Flag
New amendments would prevent graves from being decorated with the flag and bar its sales at national parks.
Oversight
Republicans to Test White House's Obamacare Confidence
The GOP is working on plans to put the administration in a tough spot after the health care law’s big legal victory.
Oversight
IRS Did Not Willfully Destroy or Hide Lerner Emails, Watchdog Finds
Commissioner is faulted for weak effort to turn over every stone.
Oversight
OPM's Return to Paper Security Clearance Processing Roils Contractors, Lawmakers
After shutting down its electronic system after hackers breached millions of personnel files, some background investigations will move forward the old-fashioned way.
Oversight
The Reports Most Lawmakers Don’t Want You to See
Open-government groups demand transparency, but Congress has other ideas.
News
Happy Belated Independence from Government Day
A curious reinterpretation of the Declaration of Independence from a would-be GOP presidential contender.
Oversight
The Must-Pass Highway Bill Dominates Jammed July
Congress has a packed three-week schedule before the next recess starts—and road funding expires.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Comments Have Not Gone Over Well
Late-night hosts break down the meaning around "somebody's doing the raping."
Oversight
Play of the Day: Chris Christie's New Horse-Abusing Ad
The Daily Show looks at some of the New Jersey governor's odd rhetoric.
Oversight
Retirement of Acting VA Inspector General Doesn’t Halt Criticisms
Senate chairman, whistleblower advocate demand permanent appointment.
Oversight
Border Agency Needs More Investigators to Tackle Corruption, Report Says
Panel finds CBP employee arrests and misuse of firearms are already prevalent.
Oversight