Defense
Humanitarian Groups Say It Is Time For Obama to Acknowledge More Civilian Deaths in Drone Strikes
Aid groups say recent news of accidental hostage deaths should serve as a wake-up call for the public about the country’s drone program.
Defense
Despite Accidental Deaths This Week, Congress Says Drone Strikes Are Here to Stay
On Capitol Hill, Republicans and Democrats agree the drone program has been a valuable tool in the war against terror.
Defense
The AUMF Was Always a Political Disaster
The incentive to officially declare war against ISIS was never really there.
Management
Is America Heading Toward a Border Crisis?
Mexican immigration-enforcement might keep many migrants from U.S. border this summer, but kids are still fleeing Central America.
Defense
Welcome to the House GOP's Budget Improv
After repeatedly changing strategy, Republican leaders finally appear to have a plan for passage.
Oversight
Senate Leaves Lynch Nomination Unfinished
Chamber has adjourned for the weekend and the budget is next up on its agenda.
Oversight
Barbara Mikulski Marks the End of an Era
The senator from Maryland announced her retirement Monday.
Oversight
Mitch McConnell Announces a Vote on a Clean DHS Funding Bill Is Coming
The Senate minority leader is making his move to try and prevent a shutdown.
Defense
GOP Awaits Obama's ISIS Battle Plan
Corker praises the White House handling of an authorization for military force. But other Republicans remain concerned.
Management
In Vox Interview, Obama Sets Limits on What a President Can Accomplish
From Iraq to political polarization, President Obama is more of a realist than candidate Obama was.
Oversight
These Are Republicans' Options for Averting a Shutdown at DHS
GOP leaders have two legislative weeks before a partial shutdown.
Management
DHS Spending Bill Stalls in the Senate As Deadline for a Partial Shutdown Draws Closer
Mitch McConnell now faces the same problem with his party’s right flank as Boehner does in the House.
Management
Here are Seven Things in Obama's Budget That Are Not Going to Happen
These presidential wish-list items will be scoffed at by Republicans.
Oversight
Lynch's Mission to Convince Congress She's Not Eric Holder Is Working
After one day of hearings, the potential attorney general is winning over some Republicans.
Oversight
Can Obama Get Congress To Help Him Fight Terrorism?
Of all the things he will propose Tuesday night, Obama’s biggest challenge remains getting buy in from Congress on foreign policy.
Tech
CIA Review Board Clears Spy Agency of Wrongdoing in Senate Hack
The new report contradicts earlier statements from the agency.
Oversight
The Obama Scandal That Republicans Won't Let Fade Away
With Republicans in control of the Senate, expect new investigations into old scandals, like Fast and Furious.
Oversight
McConnell: I Won’t Back Down From a Fight With Obama
The new Senate majority leader vowed Wednesday to get his chamber working more efficiently.
Oversight
Former Staffer to Oversight Subcommittee Chair Sues, Alleging Sexual Harassment
According to court documents filed Monday, the congressman "regularly drank to excess" and admitted to another employee that he had "sexual fantasies" and "wet dreams" about a staffer.
Oversight
After Torture, Will the Senate Begin Investigating Drone Killings?
“Obviously, we don’t interrogate prisoners anymore,” says one Republican. “Now all we do is kill them.”
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