Oversight

Congress Begins an Appropriations Process It May Not Finish

Plan is already being discussed for a continuing resolution to keep most agencies open until after the Nov. 4 election.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Putin and Obama Go to Therapy

Dr. Phil provides some much needed therapy to world leaders.

Oversight

Farming at the White House

When the Crawford family was recruited to help Michelle Obama grow her vegetable garden, they got a close look at the frustrations and thrills of politics.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Fox News Crusade for Cliven Bundy

The Daily Show looks at the news network's support for the rancher.

Oversight

City and State Officials Are Getting More Skeptical of Privatization

Policymakers are starting to question what for decades has been seen as a cost-saving panacea.

Nextgov

FEC Considers Allowing Bitcoin Donations to Political Campaigns

Could virtual currency be the next form of campaign clout?

Oversight

Play of the Day: Is Clinton Coverage Sexist?

The Daily Show looks at the ways gender is covered in political coverage.

Defense

Obama Tries Once Again to Pivot Toward Asia

President Obama has begun a weeklong trip to Asia, attempting to continue an effort to step up the United States' presence in the region.

Oversight

House Republicans Are Stepping Up Efforts to Attach Special Policy Riders to Spending Bills

Last year one such provision cut EPA staffing to the lowest levels since 1989.

Oversight

A Government Fight Over Cow Food Could Make Beer More Expensive

FDA regulations undergoing a review could increase the price of beer, milk, and more, critics say.

Oversight

Playing the Name Game for 2016

The key question is not who will run, but what the intrinsic value of Democratic and Republican nominations will be.

Oversight

Obama, Congress Flunk National-Service Test

President brags about 'boldest expansion' of a program that hasn't grown (thanks mostly to the GOP).

Oversight

Four Years Later, a Sharp Divide on Gulf Oil Spill

EPA lifted BP's suspension from federal contracts March 13.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Will Chelsea Clinton's Baby Run For President in 2016?

Everyone has baby fever after the announcement.

Oversight

Conservative Legal Group Unearths New IRS Lois Lerner Emails

House Republicans say her contact with Justice Department shows politicization.

Pay & Benefits

Eric Holder Doesn’t Deserve to Be Paid, Republican Lawmakers Say

Group introduces bill to prohibit feds held in contempt of Congress from receiving their salaries.

Oversight

Budget Vote Proves House GOP Can't Do Anything Big in 2014

Overcoming the Goldilocks complex could be tough in an election year.