Oversight

Play of the Day: The Supreme Court and Immigration

A week of history ends after the immigration bill clears the Senate and the Supreme Court hands down landmark decisions.

Oversight

EPA’s Auditor Hunts for More Man Caves

Agency’s own follow-up investigation has not uncovered any additional wrongdoing.

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IG Letter Undermines Claim IRS Also Targeted Progressive Groups

Lawmakers are engaged in a drawn-out battle over the extent of the scandal.

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Where Are All the Watchdogs?

Lawmaker takes issue with a 1,988-day vacancy in the State Dept.'s IG office.

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Senate Prepares for a Fight Over Sequestration

Democrats and Republicans divided over federal spending.

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Play of the Day: What is the Sexuality of the Constitution?

Stephen Colbert reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.

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How Killing DOMA Saves the Government Money

Results of a 2004 CBO study were promising.

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The New Front in the IRS Scandal: The Inspector General's Office

Critics question IG's impartiality.

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IRS Scrutinized Progressive Groups as Well as Tea Party

Lawmaker faults IG report for omitting this angle.

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Analysis: Why the IRS Scandal Needs a Special Prosecutor

Democratic and Republican cherry-picked findings aren't restoring public trust.

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Senate Votes to Double Border Security Agents

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

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Report: IRS Screening Tactics Violated Agency’s Mission Statement

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

Oversight

Supreme Court's Recess Appointments Case Could Upend White House History

Case could jeopardize months of work at the National Labor Relations Board.

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.

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Happy Birthday Constitution! Americans Still Don't Get You

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