Oversight

FEMA Delivers Mixed Messages on Whether It’s Paid for Any of Now-Terminated Puerto Rico Contract

Lawmakers open second inquiry into contract with similar provisions.

Oversight

Trump Demands the Prosecution of His Defeated Rival

Even as he admits he’s not supposed to interfere with the Justice Department, the president just can’t help himself.

Oversight

Senate Panel Requests Information on Whistleblower Retaliation at TSA

Committee leadership highlights poor FEVS scores on questions relating to whistleblower protections, "arbitrary" actions.

Oversight

The Strange Case of Paul Manafort’s Multiple U.S. Passports

According to court documents, the president’s former campaign manager held three passports and had applied for 10 over the last decade.

Oversight

NASA Has Found Another 20 Promising Planets For Humans to Colonize

One of these new planets is ripe for an "Interstellar"-style space mission.

Defense

Senator to Donald Trump: Americans Deserve to Know the Costs of a North Korea Conflict

In a letter to the president, Tammy Duckworth cites the lack of debate before she was deployed to Iraq—and insists that it not happen again.

Oversight

Donald Trump’s Choice to Lead America Back to The Moon Has a New Take on Climate Change

In the past, NASA appointee Jim Bridenstine supported cuts to climate research funding. Now, he says he believes humans are probably responsible for climate change.

Oversight

A Former CIA Director Describes the Dangers of 'Trump Unleashed'

John Brennan praises the advisers who restrain Donald Trump’s impulses, calls out the president’s “enablers” inside the White House, and considers the prospect of World War III.

Oversight

Play of the Day: 12 Years a Lack of Compromise

Late-night examines John Kelly's history of the American Civil War.

Oversight

Trump Officials Rebuff GAO Auditors

Resistance to Congress’ nonpartisan auditing arm is unusual, but not unprecedented.

Management

FEMA Head Acknowledges Imperfect Federal Response in Puerto Rico

Administrator wants to ‘rewrite the book’ on how it hires, establish a reserve force similar to the National Guard.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Mueller's First Indictments

Late-night reacts to the news about Paul Manafort, Rick Gates and George Papadopoulos.

Oversight

Democrats Warn Trump: Leave Mueller Alone

After Monday's indictments, lawmakers urged Republicans to join them in supporting the special counsel's investigation.

Oversight

Lawmakers, Procurement Experts Call Puerto Rico Power Contract a 'Travesty'

Several investigations already underway for $300 million contract that "raises every red flag in the book."

Oversight

Congress Wants an Investigation of an $8,000 Party for a White House Nominee

How does a cocktail reception with lobbyists benefit homeland security, a Congressional committee asks.