Oversight

Analysis: Trump's Buck-Passing on Immigration

The president’s decision to try to shift responsibility for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to Congress could turn out to be one of his politically shrewder moves.

Oversight

A Satellite Image Shows the Incredible Size and Fury of Hurricane Irma

"What the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic looks like as it approaches the Caribbean.

Oversight

Harvey Quiets Threats of an Imminent Government Shutdown

GOP leaders are seizing on the storm as an excuse to put off showdowns over spending and the debt. But the truce might not last long.

Management

A Dangerous Moment for Career Senior Executives

Mass reassignments in the name of “draining the swamp” threaten the integrity of the Senior Executive Service. Good government groups need to speak up.

Oversight

EPA Watchdog Launches Probe of Administrator’s Travel

Democratic lawmakers had requested investigation into Scott Pruitt's spending.

Oversight

Congress Prepares to Open Its Wallet for Texas

With Republicans in power, the money will likely flow without a fight.

Oversight

CBO Chief Defends Agency Methods Against Republican Attacks

The nonpartisan budget shop’s projections on health care enrollment rankled opponents of Obamacare.

Oversight

Timeline: These Deadlines Could Affect Your Pay, Job Security

Key dates federal employees should watch in the coming weeks.

Oversight

Did Climate Change Intensify Hurricane Harvey?

“The human contribution can be up to 30 percent or so up to the total rainfall coming out of the storm.”

Oversight

Interior’s High-Profile Whistleblower Gets a Boost From OSC and Legal Community

The Office of Special Counsel has decided to investigate claims from SESer claiming improper reassignment.

Management

IRS Faces a Resource Crunch

Implementing tax reform won’t be easy for an agency whose budget has been cut steadily.

Oversight

Is a Government Shutdown Inevitable?

President Trump’s threat at his Phoenix rally set up a fight over funding for a border wall that Republican leaders don’t particularly want—but may not be able to avoid.