Oversight

This Year's Deficit Will Probably Be the Smallest Since 2008

The federal government ran a $71 billion surplus in June.

Oversight

Will Boehner's Obamacare Lawsuit Work?

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

Oversight

Play of the Day: American Optimism Feeds Our Income Inequality

America might just be a national of gamblers.

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.

Management

Why Agencies Need More Flexibility to Retain Retiree Expertise

Phased retirement holds great promise, but one approach will not fit all.

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

Play of the Day: How Rick Perry Greets Obama at The Airport

It's not nice.

Oversight

Issa's Last Ditch Effort to Eliminate Saturday Mail Delivery Falls Short

House oversight leader argued he and only he could make postal policy.

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

An 'Industrial Spill' Has Closed Part of the U.S. Capitol Building

EPA and HAZMAT crews are on the scene.

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.