Oversight

Play of the Day: On Iraq, Congress is Always Wrong

Late-night hosts take on Congress, the Clintons and marijuana reform.

Oversight

Hillary Clinton: I Am Not Mitt Romney. And Voters Know That.

In a new interview, the former secretary of State said any comparison to the former presidential candidate is a 'false equivalency.'

Management

As Highway Fund Drains, Are We on the Road to Ruin, or Not?

Some in Congress say a crisis is looming this summer with thousands of construction jobs threatened, yet recess will begin as scheduled Thursday.

Oversight

Supreme Court Limits President Obama's Appointment Powers

Pro forma Senate sessions can't be ignored, high court rules.

Management

OMB Identifies More Reports No One Reads

Examples include a summary of Dog and Cat Fur Protection Act violations.

Oversight

Mike Rogers: Lawmakers Should Spend More Time in D.C.

Outgoing congressman says more district time, less committee work, diminishes expertise on important concerns.

Management

Senate Panel Approves OMB Director Nomination

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan’s nomination to head the management and budget office now heads to the Senate floor.

Oversight

Promises of Federal Spending Help Thad Cochran's Surprise Rebound Against Tea Party

Some voters appeared swayed by Cochran's pledges to continue delivering federal money to the mostly poor, rural state of Mississippi.

Oversight

Play of the Day: A Poor-Off Will Decide 2016

Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden fight to claim the title of "least rich."

Oversight

Misdemeanor Guilty Plea Rejected in Capitol Police Manager's Embezzlement Case

Case involves Deborah K. Lewis' previous employment at Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Oversight

VA Conferees Agree on One Thing: Fire More Bureaucrats

Lawmakers still must bridge major divides before they’ll be able to agree on reform bill.

Oversight

In No Mood For Trophies

You could say that if Obama were a stock, he would have a very narrow trading range.

Oversight

House Panel Moves Postal Service Closer to Eliminating Saturday Mail Delivery

Appropriations subcommittee removes longstanding legislative language requiring six-day schedule.

Oversight

Rand Paul Throws Obama a Lifeline on Iraq, Spars With Dick Cheney

Paul linked the consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq to an Iranian "hegemony" in the Middle East.

Oversight

Tensions Mount Over Spending Bills as Congress Nears July 4 Homestretch

Highway funding, VA reforms and Iraq will also keep lawmakers busy ahead of the recess.

Oversight

Play of the Day: How a TV Doctor Sells His Magic to Capitol Hill

Last Week Tonight looks at television personality Mehmet Oz testimony.