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.
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Treasury Watchdog Rejects Charges of Politicized Analysis of Tax Bill
IG responds to Sens. Warren and Wyden, saying career officials worked normally with Hill.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Trump Wins Another Court Round in Battle Over Leadership at Consumer Bureau
D.C. district court judge says Obama official Leandra English failed to show harm.
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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.
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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
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Play of the Day: The President Stands For the National Anthem
Does Donald Trump know the lyrics to the "Star-Spangled Banner?"
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.
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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.
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Play of the Day: The 'Very Stable Genius' President
President Donald Trump joins an illustrious group of people who have buttressed their own intelligence.
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No. 2 Senate Democrat Threatens Shutdown Over Immigration Issues
Durbin: White House proposal for $18 billion in wall funding is "outrageous."
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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.
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Play of the Day: More From the Michael Wolff Book on Trump
After the book's release, a series of salacious details have emerged.
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.
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