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
Play of the Day: Trump Wants a 'Fruitful' Meeting With Kim
The president is expanding his vocabulary.
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.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Kept Pompeo's North Korea Meeting a Secret
It took a few weeks for the meeting to come out.
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
Ways and Means Moves 12 IRS Reform Bills, Many With Technology Focus
Acting commissioner notes decline in identity theft, but seeks new funding.
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.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A New EPA Challenge Coin Design
Scott Pruitt wants an agency symbol to more reflect his values.
Oversight
Treasury and White House Regulatory Chief Agree to Vet IRS Rules
Neomi Rao promises to avoid delaying implementation of new tax law.
Oversight
Hill Investigators Uncover New 'Unethical and Potentially Illegal' Allegations Against Pruitt
Former EPA staffer details accusations of wasteful spending and retaliation at the agency.
Oversight