Oversight
House Sends Spending Bill Back to Senate, Brings Shutdown Closer
Measure contains language to protect military pay if the government closes.
Oversight
Senate GOP Divide on Display in Shutdown Fight
Rift opens over when to vote on stopgap spending measure.
Oversight
Chambers May 'Ping-Pong' Spending Bill to Avoid a Shutdown
House demands may include a one-year delay in implementing Obamacare.
Oversight
Senate Republican Urges Colleagues to Filibuster Stopgap Spending Measure
Move aimed at preventing Democrats from stripping the continuing resolution of language to defund Obamacare.
Defense
Senators Returning to Hear Obama's Case for a Syria Strike
Top administration officials will speak to the Foreign Relations Committee.
Defense
Congress Gets Assertive With the White House Over Syria
Republican remind Obama to consult with them before authorizing military action.
Pay & Benefits
Why a Congressman Wants to Take a $104,000 Pay Cut
Maine Democrat seeks to give up congressional pay to serve as the lowest-paid chief executive.
Defense
Pentagon Addresses Sexual Assault, but Some in Congress Are Skeptical
New measures include a program to aid victims during the judicial process and directing the IG to review closed cases.
Oversight
What Congress Will Do Over Recess
Fishing in Canada. Island-hopping in Hawaii. A few town-halls, or 'sweet teas,' as one rep calls them.
Defense
Senate Skips Cloture Vote and Confirms Comey as FBI Chief
Nominee had faced questions about bureau's domestic use of unarmed drones.
Oversight
Nuclear Crisis Averted, Senate Begins Clearing Obama Nominees
Senate approves Cordray for consumer bureau; votes on Labor and EPA nominees expected this week.
Oversight
Senate Agrees to Up-or-Down Votes for Obama Nominees, Avoids 'Nuclear Option'
Deal paves way for vote on CFPB nominee Richard Cordray.
Oversight
No Deal on Presidential Appointments After Rare Senate Meeting
Reid is poised to change filibuster rules.
Oversight
Senate on the Brink of 'Nuclear' War Over Nominations
Labor and EPA nominees are among those still awaiting confirmation.
Oversight
Senate Democrats' Plan for Dealing With the Debt Ceiling: Stay on Message
Some Republicans intend to raise the debt ceiling only in exchange for plum policy prizes.
Oversight
Senate Prepares for a Fight Over Sequestration
Democrats and Republicans divided over federal spending.
Management
Wait Two Months, Then Check Obama's Approval Rating
Reagan, Nixon ratings fell 2 months after Iran-Contra and Watergate. Clinton was different.
Oversight
Why Oklahoma's Two GOP Senators Are Leery of Unfunded Tornado Relief
State voters aren't likely to be upset about their senators' fiscal conservatism.
Management
4 Takeaways from the IRS Inspector General's Report
Report says there's a culture of incompetence within the tax-collecting agency.
Oversight