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

Play of the Day: Ryan Zinke's Not a Geologist

The Interior chief is many things, but he has not held the job of geologist professionally.

Oversight

When Presidents Lawyer Up: A Brief History

President Trump is having trouble finding a lawyer. But other presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, have obtained outside legal counsel easily, even from attorneys who disagree with their politics.

Oversight

Trump Said He’s Not The Kind Of Guy Who Needs To Pay For Sex, The Comey Memos Claim

Former FBI director James Comey's notes show a president fixated on Michael Flynn, Hillary Clinton's emails, and accusations that he paid for sex

Oversight

Why Do Trump’s Defenders Assume He’s Guilty?

With friends like these, the president should probably reconsider his messaging strategy.

Management

Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick to Lead NASA on Party-Line Vote

Bridenstine hailed by Republicans as patriot, slammed by Democrats as unqualified.

Pay & Benefits

OMB Chief Defends Pay Freeze, Pay for Performance

In House testimony, Mulvaney sets May time frame for release of agency reorganization plans.

Oversight

The End of the Strong Speaker

Paul Ryan’s departure shows how far Congress has come from the heyday of House leaders who tightly controlled their chamber.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Comey's Book Blurbs

Hillary Clinton threw it out a window and Donald Trump called it "fake news."

Pay & Benefits

Pruitt and Chief of Staff Personally Approved Pay Raises of Up to 72 Percent for Top Aides, IG Finds

Administrator had denied knowledge of the salary bumps.

Oversight

EPA Violated Multiple Laws in Securing Scott Pruitt's Privacy Booth, GAO Finds

Employees face the possibility of suspension without pay or firing, and may be subject to fines, imprisonment or both.

Oversight

Lawmakers Ask: Where’s the Broader Syria Strategy?

No surprise that Democrats questioned Friday’s retaliatory strike, but even a few GOP defense hawks wondered aloud.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Comey And Trump Are Back At It

The fired FBI chief's book is coming out, so the president is back on the offensive.

Oversight

Justice Watchdog Finds Fired FBI Leader McCabe 'Lacked Candor'

Attorney general’s grounds for dismissal of former No. 2 at the bureau confirmed.