Oversight

Former Ethics Chief Blasts Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Promotion

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

Oversight

American Elections Remain Unprotected

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

Oversight

Transparency Groups Seek Probe of CDC ‘Gag Orders’

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

Oversight

Trump Wins a Round in Legal Challenges to His Hotel Profits

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

Oversight

IG Declines to Probe Treasury Secretary’s Possible Conflicts of Interest Relating to Russia Investigation

Steven Mnuchin served as the finance chairman of President Trump’s presidential campaign.

Oversight

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.

Oversight

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.

Oversight

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.

Oversight

ICE Accused of Hiding Details of Immigration Prison Locations

Agency cites growing numbers of detainees in justifying contracts.

Oversight

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.

Defense

Pentagon Sexual Harassment Prevention Needs Fine-Tuning, Watchdog Says

GAO suggests Defense ensure all branches allow anonymous reporting of alleged incidents.

Pay & Benefits

Watchdog: OPM Can Do More to Help Agencies Use Recruitment, Retention Incentives

A majority of agencies reported that they did not use special pay authorities due to financial constraints.

Oversight

The Pentagon Has Confirmed Its $22M Program To Investigate UFOs

Though it stopped being funded in 2012, the quest to unmask unidentified flying objects continues.

Oversight

How the CDC Used 'Vulnerable,' 'Transgender' and Other Newly Banned Words in Past Documents

Don't try writing this now: "Increase implementation of evidence-based sexual health education programs in schools."

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Trumps' Absentee Ballots

The First Family didn't exactly correctly vote in the New York mayoral race.