Management

Appeals court rules Obama recess appointments unconstitutional

Case involving National Labor Relations Board also calls into question appointment of Richard Cordray to head Consumer Financial Protection Board.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton testifies

Jon Stewart says each party did the wrong thing during the testimony.

Oversight

Why the vote to suspend the debt ceiling didn't end the threat to the U.S. economy

Delaying the fight could make matters worse if it just puts the economy in a holding pattern for the next several months.

Oversight

Republicans and Democrats agree: State needs a permanent IG

House oversight panel leaders lament longest vacancy among 73 inspectors general.

Oversight

John Kerry's Senate scene from 'The Godfather: Part II'

Secretary of State nominee draws inspiration from the film at confirmation hearing.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Daily Show does Israeli election ads

After election, Jon Stewart takes a look at Netanyahu's campaign.

Management

Analysis: John Kerry, Obama's diplomat

The secretary of State nominee will appear before lawmakers on Thursday for his confirmation hearing.

Oversight

Once unthinkable, severe spending cuts now seem plausible

Senators increasingly see sequester as the best deal either side can get.

Pay & Benefits

House passes No Budget, No Pay

Bill temporarily suspends debt ceiling, links lawmakers’ salaries to budget process.

Oversight

Clinton's Benghazi testimony will be her last act as Secretary of State

Before Hillary Clinton ends her tenure at the State Department she'll deal with one final piece of unfinished business.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Inauguration madness

Obama's second swearing-in gets time on late-night TV.

Oversight

Democratic senators pass torch to EPA on climate change

'There doesn't have to be a bill,' Sen. Boxer says. 'EPA has the authority...'

Oversight

Conservative group gets out of Boehner's way on debt limit

Group will continue to push for 'sensible limits on the growth of government,' leader says.

Oversight

CBO’s self-critique of forecasts finds no bias, some error

Office deems its projections of the cost of legislation in line with Blue Chips.