Defense

Obama's Gitmo Provocation?

Shuttering the terrorist detention center despite an explicit congressional ban would be the president's boldest move yet.

Oversight

A Pro-Government Republican Emerges in Deep-Red Idaho

Merrill Beyeler is running for a seat in the Idaho House.

Oversight

Here's What Congress Has Next for the Secret Service

Both Republicans and Democrats have questions for the elite agency tasked for protecting the president. Specifically, whether it's actually doing that.

Oversight

Feds Should Keep an Eye on the Race to Replace Darrell Issa

The House panel that oversees the federal workforce is poised for a new leader.

Oversight

These Politicians Want to Close the U.S.-Mexico Border Because of Ebola

Some lawmakers fear that the virus could enter through the country's southern border.

Oversight

Federal Employees Could Still Receive a Transit Benefit Boost This Year

IRS, lawmaker renew call for tax package that includes retroactively doubling mass transit benefit.

Oversight

The Bipartisan Border Abuse Bill Congress is Ignoring

Bill would strengthen oversight and accountability of Customs and Border Protection.

Oversight

Sen. Mark Begich Is Making the Most of Obama's Cabinet

The Alaska Democrat has been steering clear of Obama during his tight Senate race. But that hasn't kept his representatives from the trail.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Best Name for the Fight Against ISIS

What's the best way to talk about armed conflict? Stephen Colbert gets in the Name Chamber 5000.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Is Tobacco the Cure to Ebola?

Stephen Colbert examines ZMapp's contribution to the fight against the virus.

Management

VA Starts to Make Good on Its Promise to Fire More Execs

Department officials recommend three more high-level officials for removal.

Oversight

The Scariest Thing About Ebola: Americans' Lack of Trust in Institutions

Trust deficit runs deeper than one president—or even the presidency.

Oversight

Democrats Hoping for Clinton Magic In Arkansas

Former President Clinton excites the base in rallies across his home state. Will it be enough to save Mark Pryor?

Oversight

Play of the Day: The GOP Has a Strategy to Combat Ebola

The Colbert Report examines Todd Kincannon's plan to deal with the disease.

Oversight

Stacked Deck

Democrats have it tough in Senate races this year; the GOP is looking at an even worse scenario in 2016.

Oversight

Bobby Jindal Joins the GOP Hawks

The Louisiana governor calls for higher defense spending as he eyes a Republican presidential bid in 2016.

Management

Did Budget Cuts Cause the Secret Service Failures?

Independent review likely will focus on White House safety and agency culture, not money.