Oversight

Senate Votes to Double Border Security Agents

Language is part of a larger immigration reform bill that faces an uncertain future in the House.

Oversight

Report: IRS Screening Tactics Violated Agency’s Mission Statement

Acting chief Werfel’s 30-day review offers interim steps to correct management failures.

Defense

Obama Nominates a Pentagon Inspector General

Current FDIC watchdog Jon Rymer would fill slot vacant for 18 months.

Defense

State Dept. Disputes Need for Senate Approval of Further Nuke Cuts

Deal with Russia could be worded to avoid lawmakers, administration says.

Oversight

Play of the Day: An Adorable Metaphor for Border Control

Late-night hosts look at the compromise immigration plan proposed last week.

Oversight

Happy Birthday Constitution! Americans Still Don't Get You

Only 38 percent of Americans can name all three branches of government.

Tech

Looser Rules on Airline Passenger Electronics May Take Flight

Leaked advisory board draft report favors easing 'Please stow away your devices' drill.

Defense

Bill Would Allow Gay Vets to Update Service Records

Legislation could help those discharged for their sexual orientation access benefits.

Oversight

Obamacare Continues to Be a Tough Sell

Administration fights uphill battle in implementing health reform law.

Oversight

Play of the Day: How Effective is the NSA Spying Program?

Jay Leno wants to know if government surveillance can get the public much-needed gossip.

Defense

The Numbers on More Border Patrol Agents Just Don't Add Up

Lately, more agents correspond with a decrease in apprehensions and removals.

Management

USPS to Close Three Capitol Hill Post Offices

Lawmakers praise decision to shutter the doors on seldom-used retail spaces.

Oversight

Transportation Safety Panel Asked to Look Again at 1996 Plane Crash

Former investigators say they were silenced about the real cause of the disaster.