Oversight

The Supreme Court Just Dealt a Devastating Blow to Public Unions

Mandatory public union dues violate some members' First Amendment rights, court rules.

Defense

Obama to Name a New Veterans Affairs Head That Republicans Can't Refuse

The president will reportedly pick Bob McDonald, the former head of Procter & Gamble.

Oversight

Play of the Day: America Is Winning at Marriage Equality

John Oliver looks at the discrepancy in gay rights in different states.

Oversight

Bipartisan Bill Would Make it Harder for Agencies to Claim FOIA Exemptions

Leahy-Cornyn plan also aims to strengthen Archives’ mediation office.

Oversight

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

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

Management

Former IRS Official Reportedly Wanted to Audit a U.S. Senator

The Lois Lerner saga has bubbled back up to the surface again.

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

Play of the Day: The Obama Conspiracies, Immigrant Children Edition

Who is to blame for the flood of kids crossing the border?

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.

Nextgov

IT Reform Finally Heads to Full Senate

Amended FITARA bill advances to full chamber.

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

Play of the Day: The Only Correct Military Move for Iraq

The U.S. sends 300 military advisers to Iraq.

Oversight

In No Mood For Trophies

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