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.

Oversight

Obama on Border-Crisis Fix: 'This Can Get Done Next Week'

President urges congressional leaders to quickly approve a $3.7 billion plan for border security.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Odd Side Effect of Colorado Legalizing Pot

Obama met some some interesting people in Denver.

Oversight

The Republican Divide Over Whether to Sue or Impeach Obama

House Speaker John Boehner rejected Sarah Palin's scorched earth approach to the border crisis.

Oversight

Border Crisis Creates Record Case Backlog at Immigration Courts

Senate panel explores root causes of child migration but stresses deterrence.

Oversight

President Obama's Bizarre Trip to Denver

Horse masks, gorilla statues and marijuana signs.

Oversight

Doing Nothing Is—to Some—Doing Something

The GOP is blamed for blocking action in Congress, but conservatives say that’s just what they were sent here to do.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Warren Harding Isn't The Only President To Write Steamy Love Letters

Letterman shows off some sexy correspondence between the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.