Oversight

Dethroned House Subcommittee Chairman Regains Gavel

Rep. Meadows to resume Government Operations panel work on employee issues.

Oversight

The Government Tells You How to Eat Healthy, But Should It Tell You How to Eat Green?

House Republicans are looking to limit federal food advice to "diet and nutrient intake," and keep their sustainability thoughts to themselves.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Even More on the Confederate Battle Flag

Alabama and Mississippi examine their use of the symbol.

Oversight

Amid Calls for Firing, OPM Director 'More Committed Than Ever'

Archuleta defends data breach contracts, disagrees with watchdog critique of agency response.

Oversight

Benghazi Panel Erupts In Partisan War Over Transparency

Democrats want a vote on releasing the transcript of Sidney Blumenthal's deposition, and Republicans say the State Department is dragging its feet on a committee request.

Oversight

Decision to Put a Woman on the $10 Bill Sparks Unexpected Backlash

Supporters of Alexander Hamilton don't want him displaced.

Oversight

Congress is Tired of Waiting for the Supreme Court to Rule on Obamacare

A decision is likely coming within the week, but for many, that’s not soon enough.

Oversight

Even Privately, Senators Aren't Getting Their OPM Data Breach Questions Answered

Lawmakers say they are still in the dark about basic details of multiple incidents that affected federal employees.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump's Foreign Policy Platform

The mogul would change a lot about the relationship between Mexico and the United States.

Pay & Benefits

Unions to Uncle Sam: Extend Credit Monitoring, Cover Losses Related to Data Breach

Government has obligation to further help millions of employees affected by massive security lapse, advocates say.

Oversight

Jeb Bush: Obama Should Fire His 'Political Hack' OPM Director

The presidential contender joins a handful of lawmakers in calling for the resignation of OPM Director Katherine Archuleta due to her handling of a massive data breach.

Defense

Senate Confirms Neffenger to Rescue TSA

Coast Guard veteran welcomed by Homeland Security secretary.

Oversight

Why the Chairman of the Senate Oversight Committee's Career May Be in Danger

Being a political newcomer has its drawbacks.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Taking Down the Confederate Battle Flag

Late-night hosts put the flag's history in context.

Oversight

Supreme Court To USDA: Hands Off the Raisins

The court struck down a program that seized excess raisins in an effort to stabilize prices.

Oversight

Subcommittee Chair Who Was Trying to Be Nicer to Feds Removed After Trade Vote

Meadows took a harsh line on misbehaving feds, but had been trying to improve relations between Congress and public servants.

Oversight

House Republicans Will Take Two Swats at the EPA This Week

The battles over greenhouse gas rules and trade top the congressional agenda.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Alexander Hamilton, Andrew Jackson and Paper Currency

The man with his face on the $20 despised paper money, yet he's staying and the first Secretary of the Treasury is going.

Oversight

Justice Watchdog Continues to Clash with FBI Over Access to Documents

Mandatory report notes some cooperation from DEA.

Management

Proposed Contracting Rule Would Penalize More Than Just the Bad Apples

Companies could be debarred without due process.