Oversight
GOP Blocks Vitter's Obamacare Subpoena
Five senators oppose Vitter's effort, and he accuses them of wanting to "protect congressional perks."
Pay & Benefits
Senator Asks Colleagues to Take 'One Step Closer to Living Under Obamacare'
Republican David Vitter wants support for a subpoena of info on why Congress is considered a "small business" for health insurance purposes.
Defense
After Gyrocopter Stunt, Lawmakers Want Answers
"This cannot happen again," key members warn.
Oversight
Inside the Sometimes Crazy World of Capitol Hill Protesters
There are not always outbursts, and they (usually) get along just fine with the Capitol Police.
Defense
Welcome to the House GOP's Budget Improv
After repeatedly changing strategy, Republican leaders finally appear to have a plan for passage.
Oversight
You Can't See Congress's Emails
If Hillary Clinton had stayed in the Senate, none of this would be happening.
Oversight
Boehner Has a Plan to Avoid a DHS Shutdown -- But It Might Not Pass
Republicans are going to kick the can down the road.
Management
Loretta Lynch's Nomination to Succeed Eric Holder Passes Its First Test
Lynch's nomination will go to the full Senate floor after passing out of committee 12-8.
Management
Beware of the Unpaid TSA Agent
The Obama administration's latest DHS shutdown warning focuses on the federal workers who won't get their paychecks.
Oversight
Senator Blocks OPM Nominee Over Hill Staff 'Obamacare Exemption'
Louisiana Republican wants an explanation for why congressional aides can get employer subsidies to buy health insurance.
Oversight
Veteran Charged With Threatening to Open Fire Inside Capitol
Law-enforcement agents took a Maryland man into custody, stating that he made threats to shoot a Hill employee and others.
Management
The Choreography of Budget Day
Months of planning, repeated testing, and a whole lot of paper go into an annual Washington ritual.
Oversight
How Hard Will Senate GOP Fight on Immigration?
Unlike in the House, Senate Republicans seem more concerned with homeland security funding than fighting Obama.
Oversight
House Republicans Make an Aggressive Opening Bet on Immigration
GOPers want to attack a signature Obama program, but it's not clear the Senate will play along.
Management
Republicans to Battle Obama on Immigration
Republicans are gearing up to use the Homeland Security funding bill to attack the president's executive order.
Oversight
Four Key Workplace Laws That Don't Apply to Congress
The Office of Compliance has some ideas for updating protections for Hill workers. And it wants a new name.
Defense
What a Homeland Security Shutdown Would Look Like
Even if DHS funding ends, most employees would likely keep working, and Obama's executive order could too.
Oversight
How Hopes for an Immigration Deal Fell Apart
In January, an agreement still looked possible. By December, the two sides were further apart than ever.
Oversight
The 113th Congress Ends its Session Quietly
Senate approves a tax bill and several Obama nominees, but can't finish a terrorism insurance measure.
Oversight
Senate Approves Massive Spending Measure
Action means most agencies will get full fiscal year funding.
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