Defense

Humanitarian Groups Say It Is Time For Obama to Acknowledge More Civilian Deaths in Drone Strikes

Aid groups say recent news of accidental hostage deaths should serve as a wake-up call for the public about the country’s drone program.

Defense

Despite Accidental Deaths This Week, Congress Says Drone Strikes Are Here to Stay

On Capitol Hill, Republicans and Democrats agree the drone program has been a valuable tool in the war against terror.

Defense

The AUMF Was Always a Political Disaster

The incentive to officially declare war against ISIS was never really there.

Management

Is America Heading Toward a Border Crisis?

Mexican immigration-enforcement might keep many migrants from U.S. border this summer, but kids are still fleeing Central America.

Defense

Welcome to the House GOP's Budget Improv

After repeatedly changing strategy, Republican leaders finally appear to have a plan for passage.

Oversight

Senate Leaves Lynch Nomination Unfinished

Chamber has adjourned for the weekend and the budget is next up on its agenda.

Oversight

Barbara Mikulski Marks the End of an Era

The senator from Maryland announced her retirement Monday.

Oversight

Mitch McConnell Announces a Vote on a Clean DHS Funding Bill Is Coming

The Senate minority leader is making his move to try and prevent a shutdown.

Defense

GOP Awaits Obama's ISIS Battle Plan

Corker praises the White House handling of an authorization for military force. But other Republicans remain concerned.

Management

In Vox Interview, Obama Sets Limits on What a President Can Accomplish

From Iraq to political polarization, President Obama is more of a realist than candidate Obama was.

Oversight

These Are Republicans' Options for Averting a Shutdown at DHS

GOP leaders have two legislative weeks before a partial shutdown.

Management

DHS Spending Bill Stalls in the Senate As Deadline for a Partial Shutdown Draws Closer

Mitch McConnell now faces the same problem with his party’s right flank as Boehner does in the House.

Management

Here are Seven Things in Obama's Budget That Are Not Going to Happen

These presidential wish-list items will be scoffed at by Republicans.

Oversight

Lynch's Mission to Convince Congress She's Not Eric Holder Is Working

After one day of hearings, the potential attorney general is winning over some Republicans.

Oversight

Can Obama Get Congress To Help Him Fight Terrorism?

Of all the things he will propose Tuesday night, Obama’s biggest challenge remains getting buy in from Congress on foreign policy.

Tech

CIA Review Board Clears Spy Agency of Wrongdoing in Senate Hack

The new report contradicts earlier statements from the agency.

Oversight

The Obama Scandal That Republicans Won't Let Fade Away

With Republicans in control of the Senate, expect new investigations into old scandals, like Fast and Furious.

Oversight

McConnell: I Won’t Back Down From a Fight With Obama

The new Senate majority leader vowed Wednesday to get his chamber working more efficiently.

Oversight

Former Staffer to Oversight Subcommittee Chair Sues, Alleging Sexual Harassment

According to court documents filed Monday, the congressman "regularly drank to excess" and admitted to another employee that he had "sexual fantasies" and "wet dreams" about a staffer.

Oversight

After Torture, Will the Senate Begin Investigating Drone Killings?

“Obviously, we don’t interrogate prisoners anymore,” says one Republican. “Now all we do is kill them.”

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