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Mick Mulvaney Is Making Fast Work of Deregulating the Financial Industry

The interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking a more laissez-faire approach to policing the financial sector.

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Play of the Day: Trump's Evening Cheeseburger

A controversial new book has more revelations about the president.

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Pentagon Struggles to Teach Afghan Government Accountability Controls

Newly declassified IG report shows there are too few U.S. trainers to combat fraud and waste.

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Senator Subpoenas OPM Over 2013 Obamacare Rule

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chairman has vowed to hold up confirmation of the OPM director nominee until he receives documents related to the regulation.

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Former Ethics Chief Blasts Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Promotion

Walter Shaub sees “corruption” in White House fashion displays on social media.

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American Elections Remain Unprotected

Ahead of the 2018 midterms, the threat of Russia-linked cyber and disinformation campaigns still looms large.

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Transparency Groups Seek Probe of CDC ‘Gag Orders’

Office of Special Counsel asked to investigate potential violations of whistleblower protection laws.

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Trump Wins a Round in Legal Challenges to His Hotel Profits

District judge dismisses nonprofit and restaurants’ suit on Emoluments Clause.

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GOP’s Tax Victory Shapes Spending Battles Ahead

Republicans passed their long-sought plan to cut taxes, growing the deficit in the process. Now they want to target entitlement programs and the size of government.

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Senator Expresses Concern About GSA Handing Over Transition Emails to Mueller Probe

Johnson demands documents, citing agency’s “failure” to honor privacy while helping Mueller probe.

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Hoyer: Republicans Still Don't Have the Votes on Deal to Avoid Shutdown

Democratic lawmakers decry GOP inaction on spending negotiations, while union officials note lack of communication.

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Congress on Collision Course Ahead of Shutdown Deadline

"Puntagon" bill to fund defense for a full year but non-defense for one month is a nonstarter, Democrats say.