Oversight
Boehner: 'There Isn't a Reason Why Any Member' Should Oppose Deal
The departing speaker is asking Republicans to help him one last time on the budget.
Oversight
The White House and Congressional Republicans Are Nearing a Budget Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Boehner is eager to get an agreement on spending and the debt ceiling before he leaves office.
Oversight
Lincoln Chafee Just Dropped Out of the Presidential Race
Announcement comes just two days after Jim Webb left the pack.
Defense
White House: We Are Not Disappointed in Afghanistan Troop Announcement
Press secretary Josh Earnest pushed back on reporters’ suggestions that President Obama must be disheartened by his decision to keep troops in the country.
Oversight
House Speaker John Boehner Is Resigning From Congress
The House speaker is expected to exit in October.
Oversight
Pope Francis Won't Tread Lightly on the Issues that Divide Washington
The pope puts immigration, refugees, and climate change on the top of his agenda.
Oversight
Can One of the 'Happy Hour' Candidates Break Through Like Carly Fiorina Did?
The four lower-tier contenders are going to have a whole lot of airtime in which to make their pitches.
Management
Biden's Choice Is Weighed Down With Ambition and Personal Tragedy
Talking with Stephen Colbert Thursday, the vice president spoke with gravity about his decision on whether to run for president.
Defense
John Kerry, After Iran Deal Victory, Stays on the Defensive
The State Department chief continued to decry a now-unlikely rejection.
Management
State Department Releases Another Batch of Clinton Emails
State released over 7,000 pages of her messages, but some information now deemed classified is redacted.
Management
Ohio Governor John Kasich Joins 2016 Race
Kasich announces in Columbus that he's giving it another shot.
Management
No Shooting at Washington Navy Yard, Officials Say
Employees sheltered in place as a massive response unfolded Thursday morning.
Oversight
Top Defense Officials Told Congress Parts of the Pentagon's ISIS Strategy
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs chair Martin Dempsey testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.
Management
Will Donald Trump Actually Matter in the 2016 Race?
The real-estate tycoon just announced he's running for president. He's not going to win the nomination, but he's going to be tough to ignore.
Defense
Obama on Fighting ISIS: 'We Don’t Yet Have A Complete Strategy'
The president said Monday that the Pentagon is still waiting on “commitments” from the Iraqi government.
Oversight
What Transportation Officials Are Saying to Congress About Amtrak
At a House hearing Tuesday, railroad regulators described how a technology known as PTC would have prevented last month’s deadly train derailment.
Management
The Justice Department Just Launched an Offensive Against FIFA
Justice unsealed a 47-count indictment Wednesday against 14 international soccer officials.
Oversight
Newly Released Emails Detail Benghazi Correspondence
Adviser to Clinton reported early evidence that attacks were not precipitated by anti-Islam video.
Management
Obama on Baltimore: 'I've Seen This Movie Too Many Times Before'
The president spoke with radio host Steve Harvey about the city's upheaval in an interview aired Wednesday morning.
Management
Obama: Baltimore Rioters 'Need to Be Treated as Criminals'
The president spoke Tuesday about incidents following the funeral of a black man who died while in police custody.
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