Oversight

Malheur Standoff Boosts Momentum for Federal Criminal-Justice Reform

Conservative Republicans say prison terms for ranchers highlight need to end harsh mandatory minimums.

Management

How D.C. Politicians are Downplaying the Oregon Standoff

Politicians are taking pains not to inflame the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge by armed, antigovernment protesters.

Oversight

The Questions That Will Define Congress in the Coming Year

Against the backdrop of a presidential election, will the House and Senate get anything done?

Defense

How a Misleading Story Is Changing Immigration Policy

Erroneous claims that one of the San Bernardino shooters made public social-media posts about jihad have produced legislation to overhaul the process of screening visas.

Oversight

White House, Pelosi Sell Omnibus as a Climate Win, Despite Oil Concession

The Obama administration contends extending green-energy tax credits overwhelms any pollution increase from allowing crude-oil exports.

Management

Sea Turtles Get the Spotlight in U.S.-Cuba Thaw

The State Department says the two nations are working together to protect the ecosystem along their marine border.

Pay & Benefits

Talks to Avoid a Shutdown Will Drag on Another Week

Congress will approve another short-term spending bill to give negotiators on omnibus and tax packages more time.

Oversight

Crude-Oil Exports Emerge as Wild Card in Talks to Avoid Shutdown

Negotiations over major spending and tax bills include lifting a decades-old ban, but the hurdles are very high.

Defense

White House Refuses to Rank Terrorism vs. Global Warming

A senior adviser to President Obama declined to say which of the two threats was more important.

Management

State Releases Another Batch of Hillary Clinton Emails

The State Department has released thousands of more pages of messages from Clinton’s time at the agency.

Management

One Way Obama Can’t Outrun Congress on Climate Change

Big nations and private-sector titans arrived in Paris vowing to open their wallets for green energy technology. But can the U.S. make good on its promise?

Management

EPA's Gina McCarthy’s Harsh Words for Keystone XL

Comments made public Friday reveal her to be more critical than other Cabinet-level officials.

Management

As Clinton Moves on the Environment, Sanders Moves Further Left

The Vermont Senator is pushing legislation to block oil and coal projects on federal lands.

Tech

State Releases Another Trove of Hillary Clinton Emails

The sixth such release, of more than 7,000 pages, includes references to Lady Gaga, Ben Affleck, monkey butts, and emojis.

Tech

Republican Kelly Ayotte Backs President Obama’s Climate-Change Rule

Ayotte, who faces a tough reelection battle, broke with GOP leaders who want to kill the regulations on power plants.

Oversight

After Last Week's Hearing, Benghazi Panel Goes Back Behind Closed Doors

Republicans say that other high-profile witnesses will be interviewed in private.

Oversight

Benghazi Committee Democrats: We Will Stay on Panel “For Now”

Democrats on the committee met with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Friday.

Oversight

Ryan Willing to Serve as Speaker—if He Gets What He Wants

The Ways and Means chairman told his GOP colleagues what it would take to get him to “yes.”

Management

Clinton, Benghazi Committee Prepare for Battle

Everyone is angling for the political upper hand ahead of Thursday’s hearing.

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