Defense
State Department to Issa: Yes, We'll Send Benghazi Documents--Again
Top House overseer wants emails on talking points in immediate aftermath of attack on diplomatic outpost.
Oversight
IRS Reviews Letters Sent to Small Businesses, Defends New Approach
House chairman warns that agency letters leave owners ‘alarmed and threatened.’
Management
The U.S. Is Cutting its Deficit Faster Than it Ever Has Before
The latest US budget statement is expected to show the deficit continued to decline in July
Oversight
Rubio Alienates Some Other Republicans by Advocating Government Shutdown
The GOP presidential prospect has joined a movement calling for a shutdown unless Congress defunds Obamacare.
Oversight
Biden Reminds Everyone He Might Run for President, Too
Vice president plans trip to Iowa steak fry fundraiser next month.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama Meets With Antonis Samaras
The Greek and American leaders talk economic policy in Washington.
Management
Analysis: The Case for Keeping Whistleblowers Nervous
A free society requires vigilant protection of a free press—and of national security. Each poses full legitimate claims, and neither should a priori trump the other.
Oversight
Insiders Offer Glimmers of Hope for Avoiding a Government Shutdown
Movement to defund Obamacare divides Republican budget strategists.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Let’s Put Reagan’s Name on Everything
Stephen Colbert looks at a new proposal to name the United States’ Exclusive Economic Zone after the 40th president.
Oversight
Call It the Bureau of Corrections Instead of the Bureau of Prisons, Lawmakers Say
U.S. prisons are a mess. A bipartisan task force is working on the problem.
Oversight
Analysis: How Secrecy Has Already Corroded Our Democracy in Concrete Ways
The renewal of the Patriot Act is a case study in how opaque policy and law destroy a people's ability to self-govern.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Cancels His Date With Putin
The Snowden affair and gay rights cause tension between the United States and Russia.
Oversight
Analysis: McCain May Be Our Only Hope for Forging Fiscal Deal
The Republican senator is the natural leader of the forces for pragmatic sanity in the party.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama and the Tax Code
While The Daily Show looks at taxes, Jay Leno talks about his big guest.
Oversight
Is the Latest Postal Reform Bill Too Much of a Compromise?
Legislation pitched by bipartisan duo has detractors on both sides.
Oversight
George W. Bush Has Heart Surgery
Former president in 'high spirits' after doctors place a stent in his artery.
Oversight
Slain Tsarnaev Friend's Father Will Sue FBI for Wrongful Death
ACLU is assisting in the case.
Oversight
Here’s How Republicans Can Take Over the Senate
There are many opportunities for GOP pickups in states where Democrats are weak.
Oversight