Oversight

Hillary Clinton Puts Down Roots in Midtown Manhattan

Office space isn't a campaign headquarters; it will be used to relocate Clinton's personal staff.

Management

Are Agencies Stonewalling Inspectors General?

Sen. Grassley blasts administration after 47 watchdogs complain of agency roadblocks.

Nextgov

CIA Didn’t Really Hack Senate Computers

Vagaries of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act could trip up any case against spy personnel.

Oversight

How Jeff Sessions Became a Leader in the Immigration Fight

Republicans have been split over how to proceed on immigration since national leaders began to call for comprehensive reform.

Management

The Administration Is Shifting $405M to Deal With the Border Crisis. Is It Enough?

Money will be taken from other priorities including disaster relief, coast guard maintenance and TSA.

Oversight

Feinstein Rips Obama on Redacted Torture Report

"I will not rush this process,” the California Democrat said.

Oversight

During Africa Summit, a Rare D.C. Species Is Spotted: Bipartisanship

There has been great continuity in American policy toward Africa from President Clinton to President George W. Bush and, now, to President Obama.

Oversight

Voters Don't Even Like Their Own Congressmen Anymore

Historically voters have given much higher marks to their local representatives.

Oversight

Senators Seek to Protect 15,000 Postal Jobs

Lawmakers, unions and managers disagree on service impacts of consolidations.

Oversight

The Lessons of the 2010 Midterm Elections

After the Democratic debacle in the last midterms, no one can ignore the power of holding the redistricting pen.

Management

Agencies Fail to Accurately Document Grants Worth Billions

Information reported on USASpending.gov doesn’t match other federal data.

Nextgov

Why Obama Should Roll Heads at the CIA

It's one thing to let 'patriots' get away with torture. It's another to condone the cover-ups.

Oversight

Iraq, Afghanistan War Vets Target the Senate in 2014

Combat veterans' numbers in Congress have dwindled, but three candidates are hoping to be the first from these wars elected to the upper chamber.

Oversight

Rand Paul Rips Hillary Clinton: Not 'Fit to Lead the Country'

Republican attacks his potential 2016 opponent over both her wealth and handling of Benghazi.

Oversight

A Historically Unproductive Congress Inches Toward Finish Line

Appropriations bills are among the unfinished business; any burst of big-ticket legislation after the August recess looks unlikely.

Oversight

Divided House Approves $694M Border Bill, Deportation Measure

Senate has left for recess and won't take up the measures.

Oversight

Obamacare Cases Move Toward SCOTUS

The Obama administration and its challengers filed appeals in lawsuits over the law’s insurance subsidies.

Oversight

Obama Defends CIA Chief After Senate Computer Hacking Scandal

"I have full confidence in John Brennan," the president said Friday.