Oversight

Van Hollen Says He Will Run for Mikulski's Senate Seat

The House member is the first to throw his hat in the ring for the seat representing many federal employees.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The DEA Warns Against Stoner Bunnies

Late night shows highlight a federal warning against unintended consequences of Utah's forays into medical marijuana.

Oversight

Personal Email Use Now in Oversight Committee’s Sights

Hearing on Chemical Safety Board could be preview of probe into Hillary Clinton's email at State.

Oversight

No Shutdown: DHS Stalemate Finally Ends

In "unmitigated loss for conservatives," House approves bill to fund the department for the fiscal year.

Oversight

House Passes Bill Allowing VA Secretary to Claw Back Bonuses

Legislation allows employees to ask for a third-party review of secretary’s decision.

Oversight

GOP Leaders Will Allow Clean DHS Vote, Possibly Ending Impasse

Over conservatives' objections, Republicans will let a measure come to the floor that doesn't block Obama's immigration actions.

Management

Senators Press for Flood Insurance Fraud Probe

FEMA and SBA faulted for mishandling Hurricane Sandy aid.

Nextgov

New Tool Aims to Make Government Financial Disclosures More Transparent

From January 2016 and onward, OGE plans to require Senate-confirmed appointees to use the online system, called Integrity.

Oversight

Barbara Mikulski Marks the End of an Era

The senator from Maryland announced her retirement Monday.

Nextgov

When IRS Tech Projects Start to Slip, Congress is the Last to Know

A few key tech projects at IRS are running over budget and behind schedule, and lawmakers are being left out of the loop, GAO said.

Oversight

5 Things To Watch In SCOTUS' Obamacare Arguments

These questions will help determine who comes out ahead in the challenge to the Affordable Care Act's insurance subsidies.

Oversight

Court Once Again Renews NSA Spying Authority

Mass surveillance will continue for now, but is set to expire on June 1—unless Congress acts.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Dress is Really Just a Symbol

Fallon and SNL compare it to Obama, Last Week Tonight ties it to net neutrality.

Oversight

Another Week, Another Shutdown Deadline

With the DHS clock still ticking, Congress also will tackle EPA legislation, the Keystone veto, and Netanyahu's visit.

Management

Democrats to the Rescue: Congress Averts Shutdown for One More Week

Republicans could not muster support for the three-week bill and had to move a one-week measure instead.