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Oversight
Freedom Caucus Digs in on Spending Cuts, Tax Reform
Before they’ll back a budget, House conservatives want their demands met on mandatory spending and changes to the tax code.
Oversight
After Shootings Come Unity, Resolve, and Talk of Tougher Security
Members vow to press ahead with business and baseball, but they also feel increasingly threatened.
Oversight
As Mueller Takes Over Trump Probe, GOP Leaders Hold Their Fire
Top Republicans are wary of undermining the president—and his legislative agenda.
Oversight
Which Side Will Trump Take in the Next Debt-Ceiling Fight?
Hill conservatives are unsure whether they’ll be battling alongside or against the White House.
Oversight
If Not Paul Ryan, Then Who?
The speaker has his foes. What he doesn’t have is a logical successor.
Oversight
Senate Puts Finishing Touches on Bill to Avoid a Shutdown
Lawmakers are working toward a deal to keep the government open past Sept. 30.
Oversight
Why Combining Zika Money and Funding to Avoid a Shutdown Is Key to the Hill's Exit Strategy
The convergence of deadlines for the two issues could be a somewhat welcome relief to lawmakers.
Oversight
Freedom Caucus Ups Pressure to Impeach IRS Commissioner
Jim Jordan and his allies are considering a move to force a September vote on impeaching John Koskinen.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Breaks Up a Tea Party in the House
Many GOP lawmakers elected in 2010 would drop out rather than face the prospect of another Democratic president.
Oversight
Hill GOP Ready to Enter Fray Over Transgender Bathrooms
Several Republicans want to take on the Obama administration over its edict to school districts, but not everyone in the party agrees.
Oversight
House GOP May Start on Spending Bills Without a Budget Blueprint to Avoid Election-Year Shutdown
Congressional Republicans,are trying to project responsibility and order, proof that they can lead the country.
Oversight
This is What Happens if the House Picks the Next President
If no candidate gets 270 electoral votes, the House gets to choose a winner. It’s happened before.
Oversight
House GOP Budget Plans Face a Minefield
Disputes over mandatory programs and defense spending are complicating Republican leaders’ efforts to bring their own members on board.
Oversight
Win or Lose, Ryan Will Bear Budget Burden
The speaker who made his name writing aggressive spending blueprints now risks not passing one.
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.
Management
Paul Ryan Announces Funding Deal, Asks Caucus for Support
The new speaker asked fellow Republicans to back a $1.1 trillion spending bill, even after many of the riders they’d sought were left on the cutting-room floor.
Pay & Benefits
Talks to Avoid a Shutdown Will Drag on Another Week
Congress will approve another short-term spending bill to give negotiators on omnibus and tax packages more time.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Look to a Short-Term CR to Avoid a Shutdown While They Finish Omnibus Spending Bill
The omnibus spending bill and the tax-extender package are moving slowly, and Congress may need to stay in town at least through the weekend to finish its work.
Oversight
Partisan Sniping Muddles Timeline for Finishing Bill to Avoid Shutdown
House leaders kicked off the week by blaming the other side for slow negotiations.
Oversight
Visa-Waiver Deal Could Smooth Path for an Omnibus Bill to Avoid Shutdown
The agreement on visas may ease some pressure on negotiators, though plenty of thorny issues remain.
