Management

HUD May Have Broken Law When It Paid Salary of Senior Advisor

A non-federal employee on detail to department received more than $620,000 in compensation from the wrong pool of money.

Management

13 Percent of VA Schedulers Say Supervisors Told Them to Falsify Dates

As of May 15, VHA had over 6 million appointments scheduled across the system.

Oversight

VA Watchdog Subpoenas Advocacy Group

Officials at the Project on Government Oversight have refused to cooperate.

Oversight

Cantor Plans to 'Clarify' Postal Service-Highway Fund Plan for Republicans Next Week

The House majority leader says 'a lot of misinformation' is circulating.

Oversight

The Senate Has a Deal to Fix the VA. What’s Next?

Lawmakers still have many options to consider.

Management

Senators Would Boost Independence of NSA Watchdog

Bipartisan bill would elevate inspector general to presidential appointee.

Defense

The Capitol Hill Security Gap That's as Troublesome as the One at Navy Yard

House staffers who park in the office garages do not need to go through metal detectors, nor are their bags checked.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Even the NRA Is Afraid of 'Gun Nuts'

The National Rifle Association walks back its criticism of Texas Open Carry.

Management

Top VA Health Nominee Withdraws Over Ties to Waiting-List Scandal

The decision follows reports tying the nominee to a hospital with alleged secret waiting lists.

Management

Senators Reach Deal on Bill to Make it Easier to Fire VA Execs

Measure also includes provisions aimed at reducing veterans' wait times for care.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Why Boehner Thinks the New EPA Rule Is Bonkers

The idea that carbon is harmful is "almost comical," according to the Speaker of the House.

Oversight

Obama's HHS Pick Advances With Republican Support

The Senate voted Wednesday to end debate on Sylvia Mathews Burwell's nomination.

Oversight

GOP Strategists Are Ditching 'Repeal and Replace,' but Still Want to Get Rid of Obamacare

The Republicans' new strategy is still being fine-tuned.

Management

In Wake of Scandal, VA Nominees Stuck in Senate Limbo

Key jobs remain vacant as the Senate deals with treatment of veterans and a backlog of nominees.

Oversight

Congress Knew the White House Had Considered a Prisoner Swap

The administration floated an exchange for Bergdahl in 2011, and lawmakers pushed back.

Defense

Obama Stands by the Bergdahl Deal, Says He 'Consulted With Congress'

President argues retrieving prisoners of war is a 'sacred' American rule.

Oversight

Senator Calls Plan to Shore Up Highway Fund by Ending Saturday Mail Delivery a 'Nonstarter'

Lawmakers scramble to keep the trust fund from going broke.