Oversight

Boehner: The House Will Vote to Repeal Obamacare

The speaker is setting out an agenda after a big week for the GOP.

Oversight

Air Force Ethics Officials Abused Frequent Flyer Upgrades

Watchdog substantiates charge that two former senior lawyers violated gift regulations.

Oversight

The Realistic Republican To-Do List

Mitch McConnell and John Boehner want to score a few quick legislative victories in January.

Management

Obama on the Midterms: 'Obviously Republicans Had a Good Night'

The president delivered remarks Wednesday afternoon.

Defense

John McCain Poised to Control Senate's Defense Policy

Move will give the hawk an influential avenue to merge his two favorite roles: administration critic and legislative deal maker.

Oversight

A Republican Wave Sweeps the Midterm Elections

In an echo of 2010, the GOP overshot its targets, taking the Senate and winning House and statehouse races across the board. Now what will they do?

Oversight

Play of the Day: Money In Politics is Last Night's Big Winner

As some races await their final calls, the real winner of the midterm elections is already clear. It's about $3.7 billion.

Oversight

What the Election Results Mean for Federal Employees

A Republican-controlled Senate could be problematic for feds and agencies alike.

Oversight

Judges Skeptical NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights

In reviewing a post-Snowden case Tuesday, an appeals court questioned whether the government’s bulk collection of phone records needs to be reined in.

Oversight

Changing Who Runs the Senate Won't Fix Washington

As with Obama in 2012, there will be no mandate for the GOP should Republicans win the upper chamber this year.

Oversight

10 Races Federal Employees Should Watch on Election Day

Senate, House, gubernatorial and mayoral races that will impact feds in 2015 and beyond.

Oversight

The NSA's Mass-Surveillance Program Is About to Go on Trial

More than a year after Edward Snowden’s disclosures, an Appeals Court will weigh the government’s bulk collection of U.S. phone records.

Oversight

Three Key Questions Will Determine What Direction Election Winds Are Blowing

If there is a wave, it is the open Senate seats in Colorado and Iowa, as well as the seats held by Sens. Kay Hagan and Jeanne Shaheen, that will sound the alarm.

Oversight

Will Boehner's Lawsuit Compromise the House General Counsel?

Former in-house counsels say the suit against Obama is too political for the nonpartisan office.