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.
Oversight
A NASA Satellite Sees the 'Dark Side' of the Moon Crossing Earth
Watch the moon slide across Earth in this fantastic footage from 1 million miles away.
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Play of the Day: Time to Get Ready for the GOP Debate
Late-night TV hosts skewer the candidates the night before the Fox News event.
Oversight
Cybersecurity Bill Still in Senate Limbo
The vote hinges on an agreement that would fast-track the information-sharing bill so that it could wrap up before recess.
Defense
Obama Invokes Iraq War in Soliciting Iran Deal Support
The president argued that a vote for the nuclear agreement would break from the mindset that led to the 2003 invasion.
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Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton Was Born the Normal Way… Just Like You
The Daily Show has the newest ad from the Democratic frontrunner.
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There Won’t Be a Shutdown, Senate Leader Says
Mitch McConnell renews vow to negotiate with congressional Democrats and the White House to avoid closing federal agencies.
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Yes, Donald Trump is a Serious Contender for the GOP Nomination
His poll numbers keep going up.
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IGs Aren’t Taking Justice Department Rejection Lying Down
Battle for full, independent access to agency documents moves to Capitol Hill.
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Play of the Day: Donald Trump Keeps Talking and Talking
The mogul and 2016 GOP frontrunner continues to say outrageous things.
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Construction Permit Streamlining Bill Clears Senate
Business-backed bipartisan plan would create public ‘dashboard’ to track agency progress.
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Play of the Day: Human and Panda Residents in D.C. Have the Same Rights
Last Week Tonight tackles Congressional representation of the nation's capital this week.
Oversight
The Donald Trump Conundrum
How should his Republican rivals handle him at the debate? And who might inherit his supporters?
Defense
Despite Possible Government Shutdown, Many Military Families Think Congress Will Reverse Sequestration in the Fall
Service members though are increasingly worried about changes to health care and retirement benefits, according to survey.
Oversight
Whistleblowers: VA's Watchdog Office Is Failing Us
One year after the VA scandal broke, senators say the office that should be helping truth-tellers is still broken.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump is a Human Emoji
He may not email or text, but he really doesn't have to.
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Federal Employee May Have Been Cooking Meth at Government Agency’s Campus
The FBI and Congress are investigating if a meth lab exploded in a federal building.
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Senate Tries to Stop Agencies from Paying Dead People
Bipartisan plan to publish taxpayer-funded scientific research also approved.
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Fish and Wildlife Wants to Talk to Famous Lion’s Killer ‘Immediately’
Congressional Democrats are asking the Interior Department to finalize a rule to better protect African lions.
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