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.

Tech

Boehner: Surveillance Law Thwarted Capitol Bomb Plot

Key provisions of the post-9/11 Patriot Act are set to expire in June.

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

Paul Ryan Won't Run for President in 2016

Republican cites work on House Ways and Means Committee as needing his full attention.