Oversight
The Surprise in the Nunes Memo
The controversial document raises some interesting questions—but also undermines the political argument it was intended to buttress.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau's Structure Is Constitutional, Appeals Court Rules
Shielding the bureau’s director from presidential removal is consistent with precedent, full court rules.
Oversight
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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Special Counsel Hits VA for Patient Neglect, Unsanitary Conditions, Contractor Self Dealing
The watchdog referred three cases to Congress and the president.
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State Department IG Looking Into Alleged Political Targeting of Career Workers
Whistleblowers say the department is reassigning employees who worked on Obama priorities.
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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.
Oversight
Surprise Poll Finding: Government Should Do More to Help People
The majority view in favor of bigger government is a shift from recent skepticism.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
Mediation Service Tops Best Small Agencies to Work in Washington
Partnership for Public Service releases revised rankings after extra data from OPM.
Oversight
Chemical Safety Board Accused of Holding Secret Off-Site Meetings
Whistleblower complains to watchdog about deliberations, but agency denies wrongdoing.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
GAO Puts Security Clearance Process Back on High Risk List
Backlog for clearances reached more than 700,000 in September 2017.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
GAO Will Probe ‘Fake Comments’ to Regulatory Agencies
Democrats on House commerce panel want Justice Department involvement too.
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