Oversight

Can Government Officials Have You Arrested for Speaking to Them?

The Supreme Court faces a test of the authority of politicians to use police to silence their critics.

Oversight

Treasury Watchdog Rejects Charges of Politicized Analysis of Tax Bill

IG responds to Sens. Warren and Wyden, saying career officials worked normally with Hill.

Oversight

These Are Donald Trump’s Unorthodox Views On Diet and Exercise

Trump—who reportedly dines on “two Big Macs, two Fillet-O-Fish, and a chocolate malted”—is having his first presidential checkup Friday

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How Republicans Plan to Revive Earmarks By a Different Name

GOP lawmakers had begun working to bring back “congressionally-directed spending” to tip the balance of power and grease the legislative wheels. Then President Trump gave them an unexpected boost.

Oversight

A Tentative DACA Deal in the Senate

A bipartisan group of six senators have struck an agreement to protect Dreamers and bolster security. But it’s not clear whether it’s enough to win over President Trump or majorities in Congress.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump Loves Norway

In a controversial week, the president dumped on developing nations and announced a fake plane sale. On the upside, he has warmed to one Scandinavian nation.

Oversight

Congress Likely to Consider Another Short-Term Funding Measure

House majority leader: Even if both parties reach a budget agreement before the Jan. 19 shutdown deadline, lawmakers will need additional time to craft a new bill.

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Democrats Demand Subpoena of Documents on Trump Business Profits

House oversight minority is not satisfied with the Trump Organization’s response to a previous request.

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Play of the Day: Trump's Arms Are Folded and He's Ready to Deal

The president has a particular stance that he used in his bipartisan immigration meeting this week.

Oversight

Trump Under Oath Is a Different Person

What the president’s previous depositions suggest about how his interview with Special Counsel Robert Mueller might go

Management

It's Unclear Whether Federal Prisons' Use of Employee Retention Incentives Is Working

Bureau of Prisons takes a short-term view with the incentive program and has flawed methods for assessing its effectiveness, watchdog finds.

Oversight

The Battle Over DACA Reaches a Fever Pitch

Democrats punted the immigration fight in December, but with another shutdown deadline looming, Dreamer activists are warning them not to do so again.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The 'Very Stable Genius' President

President Donald Trump joins an illustrious group of people who have buttressed their own intelligence.

Oversight

Using the Justice Department to Investigate Trump's Enemies

FBI agents are reportedly looking at the Clinton Foundation again, while two Republican senators suggested the Justice Department consider whether the author of an explosive dossier alleging the president had been compromised by Russia lied.

Defense

As Talks to Avoid Shutdown Near Climax, Pentagon Continues Bemoaning Stopgap Budgets

Lawmakers meet Trump for weekend negotiations while Defense managers scramble to manage priorities.

Oversight

Senator Seeks Special Counsel Probe of 'Burrowing In' at Consumer Bureau

Before his resignation, director Cordray converted his would-be successor to career status.