Defense

Pickering Says He Will Testify on Benghazi Only in Public

Oversight Panel Chairman Issa’s demand for private session teed up clash.

Oversight

Why the IRS Scandal May Be More Politically Potent Than Benghazi

Many Americans can’t even place Benghazi on a map but already dislike IRS.

Oversight

Panel Approves EPA Nominee Along Party Lines

Full Senate confirmation of Gina McCarthy is not yet assured.

Oversight

The Justice Department Did Not Wiretap the House Cloakroom

Rep. Devin Nunes of California dropped an explosive allegation -- an almost certainly incorrect one.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Is Obama Nixonian?

On the anniversary of the Watergate hearings, late-night comedy examines the triumvirate of White House scandals.

Oversight

Acting IRS Commissioner Resigns Amidst Scandal

President calls conduct by agency officials in targeting conservative groups for special scrutiny "inexcusable."

Oversight

Eric Holder Offers Little Information, Much Ire for Republicans

Hearing did little to diffuse tensions with the GOP or contain the growing grassfire of scandals

Oversight

Attorney General Calls Lawmaker 'Unacceptable and Shameful'

This much is clear: Eric Holder and Rep. Darrell Issa do not like each other.

Oversight

A Fresh Look at Sequester Harms From House Democrats

Appropriators warn of long-term shortfalls in airport modernization, Coast Guard training, food inspection.

Defense

House Intelligence Chairman a 'Respected' Contender for FBI

Longtime FBI Director Robert Mueller’s term ends later this year.

Oversight

Eric Holder in the Hot Seat as Lawmakers Probe Scandals

Wednesday hearing promises a fireworks show unlike any seen in this Congress so far.

Oversight

Analysis: Hillary Clinton Has the Most to Lose From Obama's Scandals

She'll have trouble distancing herself if his political standing worsens.

Oversight

Report Details IRS Targeting of Conservative Groups, Calls for Reforms

President Obama calls actions "intolerable and inexcusable."

Oversight

White House Email Raises Questions on Benghazi Leak Motives

CNN's Jake Tapper got a complete copy of an email cited by ABC which shows that the latter's excerpt misrepresents the concerns of Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Tea Party's Taxes

The IRS scandal shows what government can do when its puts its mind to something.

Oversight

A Guide to the IRS Scandal—What Happened and When Did It Happen?

New details are raising questions about the timing of revelations that the agency targeted conservative groups.

Oversight

Why the AP Phone Records Bombshell Could Threaten Eric Holder's Job

If Obama wants a high-level symbol of accountability, the attorney general is the only one left standing.

Management

Al Gore: Feds Have America’s Back

Civil servants, good government management remain as important as ever to democracy, says former veep.