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
Play of the Day: The Daily Show Examines NSA Surveillance Again
When the Patriot Act says you go too far in surveillance, something might be amiss
Oversight
John McCain Wants FIFA to Take the World Cup Away From Russia
Robert Menendez and McCain wants the world's top soccer organization to elect a president that will revoke its decision to award the 2018 tournament to Russia.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Passes Bill That Would Allow More Vets Access to Private Health Care
Vets who live within 40 miles of a VA facility that doesn’t provide the care they need are eligible for the Choice program under the legislation.
Oversight
Police Detonate Pressure Cooker Near Capitol
An apparent food vendor is arrested for driving on a revoked license.
Oversight
Agencies That Stand to Lose the Most Under Senate Spending Plan
Appropriators would cut $71 billion in discretionary spending in fiscal 2016.
Defense