Route Fifty
Americans Give Up On Washington
A new national poll shows that Americans now think state and local institutions are best equipped to solve the country’s major problems.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Samples Jay-Z in his Selma Speech
Some of the metaphors Obama used in Alabama sound awfully familiar.
Oversight
After Rough Week, Senate to Take Bipartisan Turn
Lawmakers lay low after DHS, Iran struggles sparked high emotions.
Oversight
Play of the Day: An Email Scandal Will Not Stop Hillary Clinton
Also: Late night continues to deconstruct the Justice Department's Ferguson report.
Oversight
GOP Tax Panel Chairmen Press for White House Emails in IRS Probe
Hatch and Ryan reiterate concerns about violations of taxpayer privacy.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Looking at Statistics from the Ferguson Report
The recently-released Justice Department report gets the Comedy Central late-night treatment.
Oversight
How to End Government Shutdown Threats Forever
Florida lawmaker has a plan to ensure agency funding never expires.
Oversight
Van Hollen Says He Will Run for Mikulski's Senate Seat
The House member is the first to throw his hat in the ring for the seat representing many federal employees.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The DEA Warns Against Stoner Bunnies
Late night shows highlight a federal warning against unintended consequences of Utah's forays into medical marijuana.
Oversight
Personal Email Use Now in Oversight Committee’s Sights
Hearing on Chemical Safety Board could be preview of probe into Hillary Clinton's email at State.
Management
U.S. Ebola Operation in West Africa Gets a Watchdog
Pentagon inspector general Rymer to work with deputy from USAID.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Don't Worry, The NSA Archived All of Hillary Clinton's Email
Also, Netanyahu speaks at Congress to mixed reviews.
Oversight
No Shutdown: DHS Stalemate Finally Ends
In "unmitigated loss for conservatives," House approves bill to fund the department for the fiscal year.
Oversight
House Passes Bill Allowing VA Secretary to Claw Back Bonuses
Legislation allows employees to ask for a third-party review of secretary’s decision.
Oversight
GOP Leaders Will Allow Clean DHS Vote, Possibly Ending Impasse
Over conservatives' objections, Republicans will let a measure come to the floor that doesn't block Obama's immigration actions.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jim Inhofe Has a Secret Weapon to Disprove Global Warming
The Oklahoman brought a snowball to the Capitol and waved it around.
Management
Senators Press for Flood Insurance Fraud Probe
FEMA and SBA faulted for mishandling Hurricane Sandy aid.
Tech
Funding Impasse Is Already Disrupting DHS Operations
Plans for new technologies and equipment remain up in the air.
Nextgov
New Tool Aims to Make Government Financial Disclosures More Transparent
From January 2016 and onward, OGE plans to require Senate-confirmed appointees to use the online system, called Integrity.
Oversight