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

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

Keystone Debate Will Test New Senate GOP Majority

Pipeline and immigration fights will headline a week that ends with party retreats.

Oversight

House Republicans Make an Aggressive Opening Bet on Immigration

GOPers want to attack a signature Obama program, but it's not clear the Senate will play along.

Oversight

Democrats Tip Their Hand on Climate-Change Fight as Senate Keystone Bill Advances

Failed amendment from Bernie Sanders sets up floor debate on climate science.

Oversight

The Obama Scandal That Republicans Won't Let Fade Away

With Republicans in control of the Senate, expect new investigations into old scandals, like Fast and Furious.

Oversight

Four Key Workplace Laws That Don't Apply to Congress

The Office of Compliance has some ideas for updating protections for Hill workers. And it wants a new name.

Oversight

McConnell: I Won’t Back Down From a Fight With Obama

The new Senate majority leader vowed Wednesday to get his chamber working more efficiently.