Author Archive
Management
Trump’s Agenda Quickly Collides With Reality on the Hill
From repealing Obamacare to building a border wall funded by Mexico, the president-elect’s campaign priorities have hit some early turbulence.
Oversight
Senate Democrats Plan to Pick Their Battles With Trump
A caucus dismayed by his victory sees a few areas for collaboration too.
Oversight
How Will House Republicans Go After Hillary Clinton?
The Benghazi Committee’s investigation is winding down, but others are revving up.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton’s Potential Senate GOP Partners
Here are some Republicans who could cross the aisle and work with a Democratic administration.
Management
Meet the Head of Hillary Clinton's Transition Team
Ken Salazar earns praise from former colleagues, but some are wary of his influence.
Oversight
Combat, Not Honeymoon, Would Await Clinton on Capitol Hill
Republicans are unlikely to acknowledge a political mandate if she wins—and Democrats know it.
Oversight
Congress' Next Fights Will Include a Battle Over Avoiding a Shutdown
Lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill face battles over Iran, Zika, criminal justice (maybe), and more.
Oversight
Nearing the Exit, Obama Escapes Defining Scandal
From Benghazi to Fast and Furious to Solyndra, GOP probes have found mistakes and mismanagement, but not legacy-shaping misconduct or corruption.
Oversight
GOP’s Clinton Email Strategy: Big Demands with Long Odds
An investigation into whether Clinton lied to Congress and a push to revoke her security clearance are unlikely to succeed, but they keep her scandal in the spotlight.
Management
What’s Next in the Clinton Email Scandal
She dodged a bullet, but the controversy won’t fade anytime soon.
Management
The Clinton Agenda's Two Possible Paths
If Hillary Clinton wins, would she emulate the President Obama who racked up big early legislative victories? Or the one who had to lean on executive actions?
Oversight
Why the Left Can Probably Live With Tim Kaine as the VP Nominee
He’s no Elizabeth Warren. But against Donald Trump, he doesn’t have to be.
Oversight
Clinton Can Use Her VP Choice to Bridge Divide With Sanders
Fellow Democrats think she should use the No. 2 slot to reach out to the party’s liberal wing.
Management
Clinton Seeks to Warm Up New Hampshire With New Energy Savings Plan
A day after the close Iowa caucuses, she’s rolling out plans to boost efficiency in homes and buildings nationwide.
Oversight
Republican Leaders Won’t Back Smith’s Probe of Clinton Emails
The House Science chairman has launched his own investigation into the security of Hillary Clinton’s messages, but it’s not clear whether the leadership is on board.
Oversight
Obama and the GOP Congress Ponder What They Can Get Done This Year
The president meets with Republican leaders this week as the Senate works on an energy bill.
Oversight
'Snowzilla' Sidelines House, Delays Senate
The Senate is set to take up an energy bill a day later than planned, while the House will stay home for the week.
Management
Obama Steers Climate Battle ‘Upstream’ With New Coal Policy
Restrictions on coal development highlight the growing fight over keeping fossil fuels in the ground.
Management
The Anti-Government Roots of the Oregon Standoff
The Bundy family is in the headlines, but the armed occupation has ties to broader movements.
Oversight
Can Congress Force the Federal Government Be Less Secretive?
A bill to improve public-records access is advancing, but the endgame is murky and some provisions are rankling open-government advocates.
