Oversight

Schumer: Government Management Failures Contributed to Democrats’ Midterm Losses

Obamacare and veterans’ health debacles hurt Americans’ faith in government, senator says.

Oversight

Obama Says He Will Walk John Boehner's Nonexistent Dog

The president has been using the same joke about compromise since 2012.

Oversight

Who Will Pay Ebola Patients' Medical Bills in the U.S.?

Some hospitals and lawmakers are looking to the federal government to cover treatment, which can total more than $1 million for a single patient.

Oversight

Time Is Running Out on the CIA Torture Report

The Senate still thinks it can wrap up negotiations with the White House before the year ends. But the clock is ticking.

Oversight

Ted Cruz: Republicans Shouldn't Fear a Government Shutdown Over Immigration

The senator says the 2013 shutdown over Obamacare didn't hurt his party at the polls. So why should the GOP fear one over immigration?

Pay & Benefits

What It Will Take to Fix Federal Pay

Everyone agrees change is needed, but outdated and inconclusive salary data make it difficult.

News

Writing the Book on Moneyball Government

A bipartisan group makes the case for evidence-based decision-making.

Oversight

House Files Lawsuit Against Administration Over Obamacare

GOP accuses White House of exceeding its authority in implementation of health law, does not include immigration order in suit.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Pros and Cons of Keystone XL

The recent failure of the project doesn't mean the conversation is over.

Oversight

Hillary Clinton Breaks Her Silence on Immigration Reform

"I support the president's decision to begin fixing our broken immigration system," she said in a statement.

Oversight

Appropriations Chair: Immigration Order Can't be Defunded Through Spending Bill

Citizenship and Immigration Services receives most of its funding through application and petition fees.

Oversight

Nothing Unites Congress Like Fighting Nazis

Lawmakers have rushed to close a loophole that allows suspected war criminals to claim millions in Social Security, but they're not going to get taxpayers' money back.

Oversight

Pelosi Compares Obama Immigration Order to Emancipation Proclamation

The Democratic leader accuses GOP foes of having very short memories when it comes to executive action.

Oversight

Republicans See an Upside to a Government Shutdown Over Immigration

Shutdowns are a showcase for intransigence, but they haven’t yet spelled electoral doom for the GOP.

Management

Walz Abandons Bid for Top Veterans' Affairs Panel Slot

The Army National Guard major faced pushback over seniority concerns and the waiver that's allowed him to stay on the committee.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Pigs Behind Chris Christie's Big Dilemma

Porcine confinement is the latest issue for New Jersey's governor.

Nextgov

HealthCare.gov Security Back in the Spotlight

House Republicans say they remain concerned about the cybersecurity controls underpinning the online federal health exchange.