Oversight
Anti-Incumbent Fever Won't Oust Many Incumbents
Don't expect many members of Congress to lose their seats next year, despite Congress's 9 percent approval rating.
Nextgov
Pentagon Biodefense Project Duplicates HHS Effort
After some talk of cooperation, initiatives took separate paths.
Oversight
How Far Does Michelle Obama Have to Lean In to Be a Feminist?
Critics complain the first lady is too traditional.
Oversight
Veteran Injured Saving Woman Who Jumped from Upper Deck at Oakland Coliseum
Good Samaritan is reportedly a former Marine.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Crack Team of Politicians
Trey Radel and Rob Ford have something in common.
Nextgov
Boehner's Covered, 500 Visitors and Other HealthCare.gov News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Oversight
House GOP Prepares Fallback Plan to Avoid January Shutdown
They're considering a short-term continuing resolution that would fund the government through April 15.
Oversight
Soon, President Obama Will Pardon a Thanksgiving Turkey. Then, It Will Die.
Turkeys are not bred for living, but for eating.
Oversight
In the Aftermath of a Post-Nuclear Senate, Everyone’s Dug in Deeper
Executive branch and most judicial nominees can now be confirmed with a simple, 51-vote majority.
Oversight
Hearing on Response to Park Closures During the Shutdown Less Than Idyllic
Discussion devolves into attacks on President Obama.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Senate Go Boom, Nuclear Edition
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid detonates the nuclear option in the Senate.
Oversight
Senate Votes to Overrule Filibusters of Executive Branch Appointees
From now on, nominees can be approved by a simple, 51-vote majority.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Congress Suffers Some Blowing Pains
Also, Florida's Trey Radel is in some hot water.
Defense
Should Commissary Clerk Jobs be Classified as 'Sensitive' National Security Positions?
Lawmakers challenge proposed rules that could broaden definition of sensitive jobs, and legal ruling stripping those employees of appeal rights.
Oversight
Senate Committee Approves Homeland Security Nominee
Two panel members opposed Jeh Johnson, but he is expected to be confirmed by the Senate.
Pay & Benefits
'Desk Jockey' Feds Abusing Overtime Are Stealing from Americans, Lawmaker Says
House overseers call for heads to roll in wake of overtime scandal at Homeland Security.
Oversight
Partisans Clash Over Strategy on Budget Talks
Conference committee is under pressure to come up with a proposal before its Dec. 13 deadline.
Oversight
Senators Duel for Votes on Sex Assault Bill
More than 20 lawmakers have avoided taking public positions on competing proposals.
Oversight