Oversight

Senator Intervenes to Back Intel Community Whistleblower Ombudsman

Following a disciplinary hearing, Dan Meyer risks termination for undisclosed reasons.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump Cuts Red Tape, Frees 'Our Dreams'

The president used curious language to describe his administration's push to cut regulations.

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EPA Inspector General Takes on Scott Pruitt’s Soundproof Booth

House Democrats had complained administrator may have violated appropriations law.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Feud With Kirsten Gillibrand

The president took to Twitter to insult his home state's junior senator.

Oversight

GOP Lawmakers Seek to Repeal OPM Obamacare Program

Johnson, Meadows say savings from under-utilized program could go toward retirement, security clearance backlogs.

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Watchdog's Criticisms Add to Woes of Agency Already at Risk of Elimination

GAO says it's had a hard time gaining access to people and documents at Treasury's Office of Financial Research.

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Poll: Government Corruption Seen as Rising, Especially at White House

Transparency group finds that the public views Washington as more corrupt than business.

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Play of the Day: Trump, Television and Diet Coke

The president really likes to watch cable news and also drink soda.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Leadership Void Leaves Locality Pay Advisers Twisting in the Wind

Members of the Federal Salary Council have not been reappointed since Trump’s inauguration, stalling the advisory group’s work.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Hanukkah At The White House

The Trumps held a celebration for the upcoming Festival of Lights.

Oversight

Defense Unleashes 1,200 Auditors for First Ever Financial Review

After decades of false starts, the Pentagon has finally declared itself audit ready.

Oversight

Zinke Travel Records Hint Helicopter Use Was Steered by Political Schedule

FOIA releases to Politico show aides rejecting car travel as time-consuming; Interior press office says the secretary was attending official events.

Oversight

How Much Will We Find Out About Trump's Health?

The president isn’t required to undergo neurological tests or to share the results.

Oversight

Whistleblower Alleges That Flynn Promised Sanctions on Russia Would Be 'Ripped Up'

The claim comes from a letter dated Wednesday.

Oversight

Trump to Announce the U.S. Is Moving Its Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Administration says it is bowing to 'simple truth' on Jerusalem, but move may be more complicated.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Trump Administration's Plans For Public Land Out West

After the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, perhaps other protected land is next.