Oversight

Playing in Traffic Is Not Safe Politics

Are Democrats beginning to rationalize that losing the Senate majority wouldn’t be as bad as some fear?

Management

ICE Pays Employees Workers Comp, Even When They’re Fit to Work

The immigration agency paid five workers $1 million in unwarranted injured pay, failed to probe questionable claims.

Oversight

Will Boehner's Obamacare Lawsuit Work?

Legal experts question whether the House has standing to sue the president.

Defense

Brain-Damaged Veterans Kicked Out of Group Homes Thanks to Congressional Inaction

Ten brain-damaged veterans have been discharged from their special therapeutic group homes because Congress has failed to renew their rehabilitation program.

Oversight

Will Republicans Stand by the Benghazi 'Stand-Down Order' Conspiracy?

The most recent revelations from nine military officers should make it more difficult.

Oversight

Darrell Issa Subpoenas Top Obama Political Aide

Oversight Committee chairman wants information about the political office the White House reopened earlier this year.

Oversight

Disgraced Congressman Randy 'Duke' Cunningham Is a Free Man Again

Cunningham had used his positions on the House Appropriations and Intelligence committees to steer lucrative contracts to those who would help him finance an extravagant lifestyle.

Oversight

Hatch Act Violations Resolved at Postal Service, IRS

One employee ran for Congress, another chanted pro-Obama slogans to callers.

Oversight

Boehner Will Sue Obama for Not Enforcing Obamacare

The House speaker's lawsuit will focus on delays in the employer mandate.

Oversight

The Case Against Obama Visiting the Border

Despite bipartisan calls for a photo-op, it might still be a smarter political move to stay away.

Defense

Are 'Pretty Buildings' Endangering Diplomats?

Oversight committee chairman says looks should not come at the expense of safety.

Oversight

Family Presses Ahead With Lawsuit in Fatal Capitol Hill Shooting

Justice Department officials are not pursuing charges against the two Secret Service officers and two Capitol Police officers involved.

Oversight

Obama Has a Habit of Upending State and Local Politics With His Cabinet Picks

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro's confirmation to head HUD is the latest example.

Oversight

New Firing Process Could Make Things Worse at VA

Some of the reforms Congress is weighing could give more power to miscreants over their inferiors.