Oversight

The New Front in the IRS Scandal: The Inspector General's Office

Critics question IG's impartiality.

Oversight

IRS Scrutinized Progressive Groups as Well as Tea Party

Lawmaker faults IG report for omitting this angle.

Oversight

Analysis: Why the IRS Scandal Needs a Special Prosecutor

Democratic and Republican cherry-picked findings aren't restoring public trust.

Oversight

Senate Votes to Double Border Security Agents

Language is part of a larger immigration reform bill that faces an uncertain future in the House.

Oversight

Report: IRS Screening Tactics Violated Agency’s Mission Statement

Acting chief Werfel’s 30-day review offers interim steps to correct management failures.

Oversight

Supreme Court's Recess Appointments Case Could Upend White House History

Case could jeopardize months of work at the National Labor Relations Board.

Defense

Obama Nominates a Pentagon Inspector General

Current FDIC watchdog Jon Rymer would fill slot vacant for 18 months.

Defense

State Dept. Disputes Need for Senate Approval of Further Nuke Cuts

Deal with Russia could be worded to avoid lawmakers, administration says.

Oversight

Play of the Day: An Adorable Metaphor for Border Control

Late-night hosts look at the compromise immigration plan proposed last week.

Oversight

Happy Birthday Constitution! Americans Still Don't Get You

Only 38 percent of Americans can name all three branches of government.

Tech

Looser Rules on Airline Passenger Electronics May Take Flight

Leaked advisory board draft report favors easing 'Please stow away your devices' drill.

Defense

Bill Would Allow Gay Vets to Update Service Records

Legislation could help those discharged for their sexual orientation access benefits.

Oversight

Obamacare Continues to Be a Tough Sell

Administration fights uphill battle in implementing health reform law.

Oversight

Play of the Day: How Effective is the NSA Spying Program?

Jay Leno wants to know if government surveillance can get the public much-needed gossip.

Oversight

Lawmakers Want More Oversight of Security Clearances

After NSA leaks, senators call for reforms of background check process.

Defense

The Numbers on More Border Patrol Agents Just Don't Add Up

Lately, more agents correspond with a decrease in apprehensions and removals.

Management

Federal Contractors Failing to Pay Afghan Subcontractors, IG Finds

Unpaid subcontractors threaten to self-immolate, blow up compound.