Oversight

Boehner: House Will Vote to Avoid Shutdown in September

The speaker promises a short-term CR that would kick big spending decisions to the lame-duck.

Oversight

Republican Critics Say Obama May Have Learned His Lesson From Benghazi

President earns faint praise from the GOP for protecting American lives in Iraq.

Oversight

On Veterans Affairs Fix, A Rare United Front for House and Senate

Members believe they can reach an agreement for a fast, bipartisan victory.

Management

Senators Reach Deal on Bill to Make it Easier to Fire VA Execs

Measure also includes provisions aimed at reducing veterans' wait times for care.

Management

Darrell Issa Says Kerry Won't Have to Testify on Benghazi

House Oversight chairman cited concerns that the secretary of State was using the hearing to avoid testifying before the Select Committee.

Defense

Eric Shinseki Is Out at the VA, Says Obama

The Veterans Affairs secretary submitted his resignation to the president on Friday.

Management

Senior Execs at the Veterans Health Administration Won't Get a Bonus This Year

Outgoing VA chief Shinseki announces the bonus ban during a speech apologizing for failures at veterans health care facilities.

Management

John Boehner: No Decision on VA Chief Shinseki

'Is him resigning going to get us to the bottom of the problem?' the speaker asked, as many of his members called for Shinseki’s resignation.

Management

VA Official: There Are No Secret Waiting Lists

While admitting problems, a Veteran Affairs official tells a House committee that Phoenix officials were just trying to improve access to care.

Management

Inspector General Confirms Vets Waited 115 Days for Care in Phoenix

Report confirms long waiting times for 1,700 veterans there and says the problem is nationwide.

Management

Boehner Says He Has No Confidence in Veterans Affairs Investigation

The House speaker says he's 'getting a little closer' to calling for VA chief's resignation.

Management

Obama Vows to Hold Veterans Affairs Employees Accountable if Allegations Are True

The president called reports of mismanagement of veterans' medical care 'disgraceful,' but stands by the department's secretary.

Management

Shinseki, Hagel Make a Surprise Visit to Congress as VA Scandal Intensifies

Trip to the Hill comes as several congressional Republicans call for the Veterans Affairs secretary's resignation.

Defense

Even If We Find Them, It's Unclear Whether Military Forces Can 'Bring Back Our Girls'

A Defense Department official said Thursday that the Nigerian military is unwilling to take on Boko Haram.

Defense

Here Are the Republicans Serving on the Benghazi Select Committee

But it's still not clear if any Democrats will be joining them.

Defense

Republicans Have Created Their Benghazi Select Committee. Now What?

The House approved the special panel, with little Democratic support.

Oversight

House Votes to Hold Former IRS Official Lois Lerner in Contempt

Republicans take their campaign against the agency to the next level.

Oversight

Congress Is Quietly Moving Through Spending Bills

Two appropriations bills down, 10 to go—in the House, anyway.