Oversight

Syria Measure Likely to Pass, Despite Doubts in Both Parties

Congressional leaders are gathering votes as some members question Obama's strategy.

Oversight

Afghanistan IG Warns Agencies Should Brace for More Scrutiny

Reconstruction watchdog says State and USAID have misread his independent role.

Oversight

House Republicans Fast-Track Obama's ISIS Offensive for Wednesday Vote

Provision would be voted on as an amendment to a federal funding bill the House has to pass by the end of the month to avoid a government shutdown.

Oversight

Play of the Day: How to Peer Pressure ISIS

The coalition to combat the group is growing.

Management

Patent Office Confirms Concerns Over Telework Fraud

Agency chiefs says new policies were implemented to curb abuse.

Oversight

How Awful Will the Midterms be for the Democrats?

Midterm elections come in three varieties for the White House party: bad, really bad, and horrific.

Oversight

Rand Paul Doesn't Really Want To Repeal Every Executive Order Ever

Senator did not mean his comment literally, aide says.

Oversight

Hill Agenda This Week: Keep Government Open and Arm Syrian Rebels

Congress has plenty to tackle in its last week before recess.

Oversight

Play of the Day: What Peru Can Do To Combat The Islamic State

The group is a threat to the whole world. Even Peru.

Oversight

Senate Backs Extension of Pilot Program Expanding Whistleblowers' Court Options

Bill now heads to President Obama’s desk.

Oversight

George W. Bush Never Wanted To Be a 'Wartime President'

Bush offered recollections of the 2001 terrorist attacks during a luncheon in Cleveland.

Oversight

Play of the Day: President Obama Goes Full Tarantino

Obama looks to destroy and degrade the Islamic State.

Oversight

Lawmakers Are Still Finding New Ways to Punish VA Employees

House panel looks to reform performance management and limit bonuses for VA workers.

Oversight

Boehner Says He'll Give Obama What He Wants on ISIL

Speaker criticized parts of President Obama's plan but said Congress should approve what he asked for anyway.

Oversight

Lawmaker Demands Answers on a Highly-Paid, Do-Nothing IRS Employee

Attack is the latest in a string of criticisms about the use of “official time” for union business.

Management

Homeland Security Outfits Homes for Ariz. Employees With Fancy Countertops, Walk-in Pantries

Customs and border agency paid a premium for land and unnecessary amenities, watchdog says.

Pay & Benefits

IRS Can Now Withdraw Money from Your TSP Account to Collect on Tax Debts

Final rule aims to fix "loophole" that benefited federal employees.

Oversight

What's Needed to Make the Ebola Relief Effort Work?

Because right now, it's not.

Tech

Here's What Congress Tweeted While Obama Was Asking for Their Support Against ISIL

On Twitter, Congress's reaction during and immediately after the speech was either disparaging, supportive, or completely off-topic.

Oversight

Play of the Day: A Prerecorded Reaction To The President's Speech

Stephen Colbert had some thoughts hours before Obama spoke.