Oversight
House Republicans Want to Withhold State Department Money Over Clinton Emails
Republicans hope to use the appropriations process to ensure every State employee preserves records.
Oversight
What Transportation Officials Are Saying to Congress About Amtrak
At a House hearing Tuesday, railroad regulators described how a technology known as PTC would have prevented last month’s deadly train derailment.
Defense
Acting TSA Chief Reassigned After IG Demonstrates Ease of Getting Weapons Past Screeners
Mock bombs and weapons made it past security checkpoints more than 95 percent of the time, according to leaked IG report.
Oversight
Play of the Day: John McCain Criticizes Rand Paul's NSA Moves
The Daily Show compares McCain/Palin '08 to the Kentuckian's vocal opposition to the Patriot Act.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Seeks to Curb Use of 'Often' Abused Paid Administrative Leave
Agency heads must now adhere to uniform reporting standards on the practice.
Oversight
Standoff Over Defense Spending Could Seriously Endanger Major Bill
Lawmakers can't agree on how to handle budget caps under sequestration.
Oversight
What Happens Now That the Patriot Act Has Expired?
Three of the law's controversial surveillance authorities have now expired. The two sides of the surveillance debate differ on what that means going forward.
Oversight
One Presidential Contender Fixates on Porn-Watching Feds
Republican Carly Fiorina has brought up the issue often on the campaign trail.
Oversight
House Republicans Demand Update on Lois Lerner Charges
New attorney general asked about potential political targeting, lying and violations of citizens’ privacy.
Oversight
Rand Paul Gets Pressured to Block Any Last-Minute Patriot Act Renewal
Some surveillance critics want the White House contender to block any Patriot Act extension. Others hope he steps aside to allow one last vote on the Freedom Act.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Is Bernie Sanders Crazy or Crazy Like a Fox?
The Vermonter is authentic, but that doesn't make him nuts.
Oversight
Judge Initially Skeptical of Plea to Dismiss House GOP's Obamacare Lawsuit
The administration says the House doesn’t have standing to challenge how it implements the Affordable Care Act.
Oversight
Furloughed Feds Deserve Guns, Not Extra Pay, Lawmakers Say
Congress looks to set priorities for federal employees who won't be working in the event of another shutdown.
Oversight
VA Officials in Hot Water Over Psychic Party and Tax Evasion
Watchdog concludes one employee misused her position, and another lied about his wife’s income.
Oversight
The U.S. Government's Battles With Professional Sports
Soccer isn't the only sport that has felt the heat over the past few years.
Oversight
House Panel Meets the Press In Probe of FOIA Woes
Attkisson, Leopold among journalists who will testify next week before the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The FIFA Investigation Has Layers
The soccer ruling body's corruption is so bad, even the famously neutral Swiss are getting involved.
Oversight
Obama Administration Proposes June Release for New Clinton Emails
The proposal to a federal judge would mean a steady stream of closely watched messages during Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.
Oversight
The House Is Suing Obama Over an Obamacare Change It Likes
One of the two administrative actions in question delayed the law’s employer mandate–which the House voted itself to do.
Oversight