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The Surprise in the Nunes Memo

The controversial document raises some interesting questions—but also undermines the political argument it was intended to buttress.

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Justice Department Settles ‘Final’ Case in IRS Targeting Dispute

Pro-Israel nonprofit gets an apology for having its application dragged out for six years.

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Play of the Day: Trump's Promise Logic

The president claims his administration has fulfilled more promises than he actually promised.

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Play of the Day: The State of the Union Responses

The Democrats in the audience were unhappy and Rep. Joe Kennedy III had a problem with his mouth.

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Consumer Bureau's Structure Is Constitutional, Appeals Court Rules

Shielding the bureau’s director from presidential removal is consistent with precedent, full court rules.

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House Oversight Democrats Request Subpoena over HHS Gag Order

Agency has not complied with a nearly year-old information request, Cummings says.

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There's No Way Mueller Will Indict Trump

Those hoping the special counsel will prosecute the president are engaging in fantasy.

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Trump's State of the Union Address May Sound Very Familiar

The president didn’t make much headway on many of the proposals he issued in his first address to Congress last year, so he’ll outline them again.

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Surprise Poll Finding: Government Should Do More to Help People

The majority view in favor of bigger government is a shift from recent skepticism.

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Supreme Court Justices Face a Historic Choice Regarding Presidential Power

Court asked parties in case against President Trump's travel ban to brief the justices on a legal issue not considered originally.

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Play of the Day: Recapping the (Short) Shutdown

Late-night hosts note that another shutdown could be coming in a few weeks.

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Mediation Service Tops Best Small Agencies to Work in Washington

Partnership for Public Service releases revised rankings after extra data from OPM.

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Chemical Safety Board Accused of Holding Secret Off-Site Meetings

Whistleblower complains to watchdog about deliberations, but agency denies wrongdoing.

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Play of the Day: Trump's Relationship With Robert Mueller

The president says he'll testify under oath, but a new report suggests he wanted to fire the investigator.

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GAO Puts Security Clearance Process Back on High Risk List

Backlog for clearances reached more than 700,000 in September 2017.

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A New Group Wants to Elect More Veterans—From Both Parties

The organization, With Honor, believes veterans are the key to making Congress work across partisan lines.

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GAO Will Probe ‘Fake Comments’ to Regulatory Agencies

Democrats on House commerce panel want Justice Department involvement too.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump Heads to Davos

His wife won't accompany him, but the president is heading to Switzerland.