Oversight

Senate GOP Leader Sets Up Another Debt Ceiling Fight

Mitch McConnell makes it clear he'll seek policy riders on measure to hike debt limit.

Management

Postal Service Delays New Wave of Mail Processing Closures

Decision maintains current delivery standards, potentially avoiding more workforce reductions.

Oversight

Senator Seeks Special Prosecutor on IRS Controversy

Letter asks attorney general to “preserve the integrity” of Justice Department.

Oversight

Dennis Rodman Might Have Broken International Sanctions

Former basketball star is under investigation for gifts given to Kim Jong-Un.

Oversight

Musical Chairs at State of the Union Hasn't Inspired Harmony on Hill

Bipartisan seating has become a staple at recent State of the Union addresses, but Congress's problems are too big for a seating chart to fix.

Management

Treasury Moves Up Debt Ceiling Deadline

Extraordinary measures will not provide same window of protection as before, says Secretary Jack Lew.

Management

HHS Secretary Defends Healthcare.gov, Obamacare to Mayors

Kathleen Sebelius tells a somewhat skeptical group of local leaders that enrollment in Affordable Care Act is up to 9 million.

Oversight

Independent Federal Agency Says Shut Down Illegal Phone Dragnet

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board also noted that the program hasn't stopped any terrorist attacks.

Oversight

Americans Really Don't Like Their Government Right Now

65 percent say they are very or somewhat dissatisfied with their system of government.

Management

Broadcasting Board of Governors Reshuffles Management Team

The long-term goal is to find a chief executive officer to lead the International Broadcasting Bureau.

Oversight

Senators Push Bill to Rename Government Printing Office

Agency says new moniker, Government Publishing Office, would better reflect its shift to digital operations.