Oversight

Congress Finally Leaves Town, but a Packed September Awaits

After Labor Day, the two chambers will have to figure out how to keep the government open.

  • Alex Rogers and Sarah Mimms, National Journal
Oversight

Long-Term Highway Bill Approved by Senate, Setting Up Negotiations With House

The chambers will try to split their differences by October, when a three-month patch runs out.

  • Alex Rogers and Jason Plautz, National Journal
Oversight

With House Defiant, Senate Eyes a 2-Month Highway Bill

Neither chamber wants to pass the other's bill, so a 60-day measure has emerged as a possible fallback.

  • Alex Rogers and Daniel Newhauser, National Journal
Oversight

Reid: Another Shutdown Is Looming

The Democratic leader says spending bills are going to pile up, causing a September crisis. Republicans say Democrats are obstructing important work.

  • Alex Rogers, National Journal
Defense

On Foreign Policy, Congress Still Follows the Leader

Despite the Iran review bill, President Obama has been gaining—not losing—power to negotiate and wage war abroad.

  • Alex Rogers, National Journal
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