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As presidents gain power, who keeps government accountable?
COMMENTARY | The Supreme Court's decision expanding presidential authority over independent agencies is about more than executive power, it also raises the stakes for congressional oversight, agency leadership and the federal workforce.
Government service delivery needs standard definitions, former government tech leaders say
A new proposal urges Congress to align common definitions across federal programs, arguing the current patchwork creates administrative burdens and complicates service delivery.
Suit alleges DHS targeted people observing and protesting immigration agents
Plaintiffs allege the department used technology to identify immigration observers before retaliating against them, including by revoking TSA PreCheck and Global Entry benefits.
Attorney general nomination faces another week of scrutiny
The postponed Judiciary Committee vote gives senators more time to scrutinize Todd Blanche's record and leaves questions about key Republican support unresolved.
USPS nominations test the future of bipartisan boards
Federal law requires that no more than five members of USPS’ Board of Governors be from the same political party. The Trump administration has only submitted Republican nominees so far.
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Trump appointees confirmed by the Senate are exiting their jobs in record numbers, report finds
The Partnership for Public Service also reported that the president is making a historically low number of nominations.
As FEMA's future hangs in the balance, Senate advances nominee to lead the agency
A Senate confirmation would put a permanent leader atop the disaster agency as the administration weighs proposals to shrink its federal role.
Lawmakers look to avoid government shutdown, and reconsider getting rid of them entirely
The latest proposals would change how Congress handles funding lapses and could reshape the budget fights that have repeatedly disrupted federal operations.
ICE ramps up arrests as deportation effort expands
New data reflects the administration's push to increase enforcement while judges continue scrutinizing some of its detention policies.
Former Education officials warn agency transfers could undermine core functions
Officials from Republican and Democratic administrations said moving key responsibilities outside the department could create confusion and erode oversight.
CDC shifts HIV prevention funds away from groups tackling this work
The health agency will route HIV prevention grants through state and local health departments instead of directly funding community-based organizations.
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Homan says ICE officers will wear body cameras during traffic stops
The move follows two fatal shootings this month as the administration continues aggressive immigration enforcement.
Secret Service is examining apparent Iranian video outlining Trump motorcade routes, assassination opportunities
The agency said it is looking into the Persian-language video, which uses polished, apparently AI-generated graphics to depict supposed motorcade routes in Florida and New York.
Traffic stops become a flashpoint in ICE shootings
A review found nearly all shootings involving federal immigration officers since Trump's return to office began with vehicle enforcement, a tactic the administration briefly paused before resuming.
Energy Department removes more than 1,600 webpages from public website
The agency has taken down consumer energy resources without explaining why, the latest example of changes to public-facing federal information under the Trump administration.
Labor nominee defends administration’s strategy for shifting Education Department work
Keith Sonderling argued the Labor Department is providing administrative support, not taking over policy, as Democrats questioned whether moving education programs across agencies will improve outcomes.
Trump stretches declassified China intelligence into broader 2020 election claims
The records provide new details about Chinese intelligence collection on voters and internal analytic debates, but do not undercut longstanding findings on the 2020 election.
House GOP cancels VA overhaul vote again
House Republicans narrowly defeated a motion that would have sent the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act back to committee but has struggled to build support for its counter to a looming discharge petition to advance another bill aimed at increasing veterans’ benefits.
DHS plans ‘all-out war’ on immigration scammers as fraud complaints double
The number of scammers trying to capitalize on immigrants’ fears by posing as lawyers and ICE agents has surged since Trump’s reelection, ProPublica found. Now, DHS says it is seeking to identify and find these fraudsters.
Trump’s intelligence pick pressed on 2020 election, defends handling of New York Times subpoenas
Jay Clayton faced Democratic criticism after repeatedly declining to say Joe Biden won in 2020 and standing by subpoenas issued by his Manhattan prosecutor’s office to four New York Times journalists.
