Oversight

Senators: Social Security Isn't Going About Closing Field Offices the Right Way

The agency hasn't sufficiently justified its decisions, which are hurting seniors, report finds.

Management

House Lawmakers Again Target IRS Funding, Adding Pay Restrictions

Appropriations subcommittee would ban bonuses for tax-delinquent feds.

Nextgov

Administration Got What It Deserved in Botched HealthCare.gov Rollout, Report Says

Lawmakers attribute the website’s initial failure poor IT and management.

Oversight

A Solution to Paying for Infrastructure Projects That Doesn't Involve the Postal Service

Two senators are working on a bill to raise the federal gasoline and fuel tax to boost the Highway Trust Fund.

Oversight

Expect a Supreme Court Decision on Recess Appointments Soon

Along with several potentially major decisions on other issues.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton's Biggest Challenger from the RNC is a Squirrel

An absurd follower of the former Secretary of State keeps popping up at events.

Oversight

Deficit Hawk's Potential Replacements Jockey for His Mantle

Both Republican candidates seeking to replace Sen. Tom Coburn are laying claim to his legacy.

Defense

Dick Cheney Knows Exactly Who's to Blame for This Iraq Mess (Hint: It's Not Him)

Op-ed attacks Obama for withdrawing troops and blames his foreign policy weakness for rise of insurgents.

Defense

Obama Tells Congressional Leaders He Won’t Seek Authority on Next Steps on Iraq

There was no outrage from top Republicans following a critical meeting on the unfolding crisis.

Oversight

The Government Has a Proud, Long History of Reforming Washington's Football Team

Wednesday's decision by the U.S. Patent Office is just the latest.

Defense

Obama's Foreign Policy Approval Rating Is Lower Than Ever

The numbers come from a new poll conducted by NBC and the Wall Street Journal.

Oversight

As Bills Pile Up, Congress Starts Contemplating a Lame Duck Session

After the July 4 recess, only 28 legislative days will be left.

Oversight

Why Cantor's Downfall Is Bad News for EPA

Loss has put a critic of the agency's smog standards in position to keep fighting them from the top.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Same-Sex Marriage Makes Monumental Strides, Some Backwards

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and the great state of Texas are making sure that gay marriage doesn't advance too far.

Oversight

Senate, House Expected to Name Conferees for VA Legislation Wednesday

Both chambers have passed bills making it easier to fire VA employees, among other reforms.

Management

HUD Nominee Coasts Through Senate Questioning

Castro stresses data metrics, need to reform Fannie and Freddie.

Oversight

How Obama Lost the War in Iraq Before Taking Office

Militants are moving through Iraq and Barack Obama lost the war a long time ago.

Oversight

Hillary Clinton's Hardest Choice Still Lies Ahead

As her book tour kicks off, she can decide whether the high personal costs of a presidential campaign are worth it.

Oversight

Whistleblower Advocates Praise Senate-Passed Intel Reforms

Bill would codify and expand protections from a 2012 presidential directive.