Oversight

Is Washington getting less dysfunctional?

From immigration reform to the debt ceiling, there are rampant signs the Capitol isn't the gridlocked mess to which we've become accustomed.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Is gun control a state or federal power?

Stephen Colbert wonders who has power over the gun control laws in each state.

Oversight

Is the U.S. government complicit in killing over a thousand wild horses?

Lawmakers ask if the federally protected animals were slaughtered in Mexico.

Oversight

The perils of bypassing Congress

On climate change, Obama is likely to go it alone. Is that a good idea?

Oversight

Obama's permanent campaign: Can he use his reelection playbook to change Washington?

No president has ever pulled off what Obama now hopes to do -- move Congress by mobilizing a standing grassroots army.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Women in combat, body scanners and 60 Minutes

While the Daily Show examines the new Pentagon rules, Leno and Fallon joke about Clinton and Obama appearing for a joint appearance.

Oversight

Obama to draw few ultimatums in immigration speech

President seeks to establish a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Oversight

Video: A visit from a ghost and Joe Biden’s party

The president and vice president have very different ways to celebrate inauguration weekend.

Oversight

President Obama does not want to talk about 2016

Both Obama and outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seemed very interested in talking about the next election.

Oversight

Utah conservative: GOP should 'end slavery from the federal government'

Mia Love ponders her next political move after a failed congressional campaign.

Defense

Chuck Hagel goes door to door seeking Senate support

Defense secretary nominee met with several Democrats last week.

Oversight

Senate filibuster reform to speed movement on appointees

Some say changes will shorten debate on sub-Cabinet nominees, but don't go far enough.

Management

Obama kicks off new fight over consumer watchdog

President re-nominates Cordray to head Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.