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
CIA Shuts Down Climate Research Program
Amid spotlight on security threat from climate change, intelligence community ends scientific collaboration.
Oversight
What Happens if Patriot Act Section 215 Expires?
The Snowden leaks revealed that the NSA was interpreting the law to vacuum up millions of U.S. call records every day.
Oversight
White House: Senate Needs to Pass NSA Reform to Avoid National Security 'Uncertainty'
With the House out for Memorial Day, it’s up to the Senate to handle the coming expiration of key provisions of the Patriot Act.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Michelle Obama Will Kick Your Butt
The White Hose posted a video of the First Lady's workout routine. She is a tough lady.
Oversight
Newly Released Emails Detail Benghazi Correspondence
Adviser to Clinton reported early evidence that attacks were not precipitated by anti-Islam video.
Oversight
In Reddit Chat, Edward Snowden Calls Rand Paul's Filibuster a 'Sea Change'
The ex-spy answered users questions about NSA reform Thursday.
Oversight
Advocacy Group: IRS' Problems 'Won't Be Cured by Removing Lois Lerner'
Institutional reform is needed to restore trust after targeting scandal, Cause of Action finds.
Oversight
State Promises More Documents to Benghazi Committee
The panel's GOP chairman says he needs more information from the department before bringing Hillary Clinton in to testify.
Oversight
The Gyrocopter Pilot Is Being Indicted
Doug Hughes could face more than nine years in prison for the stunt.
Oversight
Congress and the White House are Paying Attention to Opioid Abuse
As drug-related deaths continue to increase, government is looking to respond.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ask Bernie Sanders Anything... About Hillary Clinton
The presidential hopeful hosted an AMA on Reddit this week.
Oversight
Justice Department Memo: NSA Spying Will Begin Shutting Down This Week
Memo circulated on Wednesday says lawmakers only have until Friday—not June 1—to resolve their standoff over NSA surveillance without risking an interruption to the program.
Pay & Benefits
Generous Benefits for Feds Injured on the Job Could Be on the Chopping Block
Congress takes another stab at cutting workers’ compensation for feds by $360 million.
Oversight
The Republican Wrinkle in Repealing Obamacare's 'Cadillac Tax'
There is bipartisan support to nix the Cadillac tax, though it might not happen this year.
Oversight
Congress Can't Solve the Infrastructure Crisis
No one can agree on how to pay for the Highway Trust Fund for the remainder of the year, let alone for the years ahead.
Oversight