Oversight
How Will Obama Speak to a Hostile Congress?
The State of the Union will set the tone for the next two years.
Oversight
The Real Target of Obama's Speech on Tuesday? Hillary Clinton
The president's proposals are designed to force his presumptive successor to campaign and govern on his terms.
Oversight
Bush, Clinton and the Fatigue Factor
Party elites may be fine with dynasty candidates, but rank-and-file voters are warier.
Pay & Benefits
Sanders: Obama Won't Put Social Security Cuts in Budget
Budget ranking member says the White House won't include a controversial proposal to tie benefits to inflation.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call Postal Reform a Priority, But Familiar Battle Lines Are Already Being Drawn
Just two weeks into the new Congress, resistance is mounting to steps such as eliminating six-day delivery.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ted Cruz is Leading a Science Subcommittee
The Texan has some questions about aliens and space travel.
Tech
Boehner: Surveillance Law Thwarted Capitol Bomb Plot
Key provisions of the post-9/11 Patriot Act are set to expire in June.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Romney and Christie Are Everyone's Favorite Comedic Duo
The two 2016 GOP contenders have some things to work out.
Tech
CIA Review Board Clears Spy Agency of Wrongdoing in Senate Hack
The new report contradicts earlier statements from the agency.
Oversight
Romney 2016 Just Picked Up an Early Endorsement
The as-yet unannounced campaign can count on at least one supporter in Congress.
Oversight
Obama Threatens Veto of GOP’s First Attempt to Rein in ‘Bureaucrats’
White House says House-backed bill restricting regulatory authority would actually increase red tape.
Oversight
FBI Arrests Ohio Man for Plot to Attack U.S. Capitol
"I believe that we should wage jihad under our own orders and plan attacks and everything," the accused wrote to the FBI informant.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Paul Ryan's Golden Touch
With the Wisconsinite saying he won't run for president, where does that leave the 2016 race?
Oversight
Run, Warren, Run
Elizabeth Warren can run for president. She should run for president. And despite her denials, she probably will.
Oversight
How Hard Will Senate GOP Fight on Immigration?
Unlike in the House, Senate Republicans seem more concerned with homeland security funding than fighting Obama.
Oversight
Obama, Hill Leaders Far Apart at White House Meeting
Only real progress comes on Syria, with Obama pledging to work on a use of force resolution.
Oversight
Expect a Carrot-and-Stick Approach From New Workforce Watchdog
Rep. Mark Meadows wants to reform compensation and termination procedures.
Oversight
Paul Ryan Won't Run for President in 2016
Republican cites work on House Ways and Means Committee as needing his full attention.
Oversight
‘Procedural Error’ Clears Feds Accused of Botching Corruption Trial of Sen. Ted Stevens
Board reverses Justice’s suspensions of federal prosecutors.
Oversight