Defense
U.S. Progress in Rebuilding Afghanistan Detectable Amid Tragedy
Still, watchdog’s quarterly report says the country “has not become a post-conflict nation.”
Oversight
There’s Nothing to Stop the 2018 Elections From Being Hacked
Congressional Democrats are pledging not to exploit stolen materials in their campaigns, but Republicans have declined to match that commitment, leaving the midterm races vulnerable to malicious interference.
Oversight
Play of the Day: John Kelly May Have Some Things to Say
The president's chief of staff may have called Trump "an idiot."
Oversight
Trump Again Threatens Shutdown Over Wall Funding
The president suggested Congress would need to appropriate much more than the $1.6 billion already approved for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in order for him to sign a new spending package.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Working on His Diplomatic Skills
He definitely shook Emmanuel Macron's hand vigorously.
Tech
Groups Monitoring Agency Website Changes See Deeper Trump Agenda
Removal of some health data from HHS site is simply a matter of reorganizing information by disease, not population group, HHS says.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Melania Trump's Birthday Gift
The president gave his wife a card as she celebrated her birthday.
Management
EPA’s Pruitt on Defensive to Congress, Deflecting Blame While Also Promising Changes
Lawmakers voice concerns about fallout from EPA chief's ethical issues on workforce.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Kanye West Loves Donald Trump
The musician tweeted his praise for the president this week.
Oversight
VA Secretary Nominee Withdraws Following Misconduct Allegations
The allegations against Jackson included drinking on the job and overseeing a toxic workplace environment.
Management
Scott Pruitt’s New Rule Could Completely Transform the EPA
It would not only undermine 30 years of clean-air regulations, but radically restrict what science the agency is allowed to use.
Oversight
The Supreme Court Will Consider Four Key Questions In Oral Arguments On Trump’s 'Travel Ban'
The court will hear oral arguments in one of the most important and controversial constitutional cases of 2018.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Dr. Ronny Jackson's Workplace Habits
Trump's nominee for Veterans Affairs has had his confirmation hearings postponed.
Oversight
Comey Memos Follow Tradition Of J. Edgar Hoover Keeping Notes On Presidents
Past presidents have made strange requests of the FBI, some of which were documented by J. Edgar Hoover.
Oversight
EPA Watchdog Asked to Probe Agency's Broad Ethics 'Failures'
Administrator Pruitt's alleged misspending on travel and security leaves program "broken," advocacy group attorneys charge.
Defense
House Lawmakers Close Pentagon Budget Hearing to the Public
Mattis and Dunford have open hearings at the Armed Services Committees, but will talk over their $686.1 billion request with House appropriators in private.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Emmanuel Macron is in Town and Donald Trump is Excited
The American president loves his French counterpart.
Oversight
Second Senator Blocks Intelligence Nominee Over Firing of Whistleblower Ombudsman
Wyden and Grassley await documents on Dan Meyer’s centralized program for Intel Community.
Oversight
Trump Readies a Vaguely Nixon-Like Package of Spending Clawbacks
Warned by senators against violating budget deal, White House presses ahead with rescissions.
Oversight