It sounds like the Republicans need to pull their Leader into order.

[kentuck]

With the recent "resignation" of General H.R. McMaster, it has put our country in a vulnerable position. The leadership in both Parties need to sit down with John R Bolton and discuss the facts of life. They should call for a special hearing, although the National Security Adviser does not need the approval of Congress to be appointed to his position, to let him know in a clear and concise manner what is expected in his job. The Congress is responsible for oversight and they would be remiss in their duties if they did not ask for such a discussion.

In my opinion, this would be a proper role for Congress.

[Skittles]

1. who is their leader?

[kentuck]

2. Donald J Trump is the Leader of their Party...

I have seen nothing that would convince me otherwise.

[Skittles]

5. I would say PUTIN is a more likely option

[Iggo]

3. LOL "proper".

[kentuck]

4. I wonder, why is that funny??

Is there no longer a "proper" role for Congress to oversee the other branches of government??

[MichMary]

6. Congress doesn't oversee the other branches

They are co-equal, with checks and balances on each.

[kentuck]

7. Isn't "oversight" a part of the checks and balances?

Isn't that why investigations are done by the House and Senate Committees? Isn't that oversight?

[MichMary]

8. Oversight is a very broad term

Here are the Constitutional checks on the Executive branch by Congress:

https://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_cnb.html

There are three branches in the United States government as established by the Constitution. First, the Legislative branch makes the law. Second, the Executive branch executes the law. Last, the Judicial branch interprets the law. Each branch has an effect on the other.
Legislative Branch

Checks on the Executive
Impeachment power (House)
Trial of impeachments (Senate)
Selection of the President (House) and Vice President (Senate) in the case of no majority of electoral votes
May override Presidential vetoes
Senate approves departmental appointments
Senate approves treaties and ambassadors
Approval of replacement Vice President
Power to declare war
Power to enact taxes and allocate funds
President must, from time-to-time, deliver a State of the Union address

[kentuck]

9. We should hope so...

"Each branch has an effect on the other."