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Oversight
Brownback promises battle on Iraq ambassador nominee
Kansas senator says Christopher Hill misled Congress in testimony last year when he was handling six-party talks on North Korean nuclear disarmament.
Oversight
Obama then and now: Confirming an attorney general
President-elect's Senate votes on Bush nominees show his views on the position.
Oversight
McCain is not afraid to take chances
The former Navy pilot thrives on calculated risks, sizes up situations quickly and seems to like pushing the envelope.
Defense
No simple answer from McCain on use of force
Throughout his career, the former Navy pilot has been difficult to pigeonhole on the crucial question of when to deploy U.S. forces.
Oversight
Lawmakers of both parties seek to avoid government shutdown
Democrats and Republicans are worried such a debacle would prove they can’t get their job done at a time when Congress’ approval ratings are already low.
Defense
Intelligence overhaul supporters seek options
Senate conferees say it is now up to President Bush and House GOP leaders to push for an agreement.
Management
Edwards could play many roles in a Kerry administration
How will John Kerry use his designated second-in-command if he wins the presidency?
Defense
Congress, administration test limits of rocky relationship
Members of Congress are increasingly expressing frustration at what they see as back-of-the-hand treatment by the Bush administration on national security, defense and foreign policy issues.
Management
Congress in eclipse as power shifts to executive branch
In everything from the war on Iraq and homeland security to energy policy, President Bush and the leading members of his administration have become the dominant players in Washington, at the expense of members of Congress.
