Management
Special Counsel Backs Whistleblower, Says GSA ‘Grossly Mismanaged’ Tech Funds
Ex-acquisition service commissioner Tom Sharpe wins settlement.
Oversight
Transparency Advocates Cheer Bill to Publish Congressional Research
House appropriators could end years of half-enforced secrecy on CRS reports.
Oversight
An Appeals Court Blocks the EPA's Delay on Methane Regulations
The decision ends Scott Pruitt’s 90-day postponement of an Obama-era rule that limited the release of the planet-warming gas.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How the Rest of the World Sees Donald Trump
Europe doesn't seem to hold the president in high regard, but he's very popular in other places.
Oversight
U.N. Ambassador Haley Accused of Hatch Act Violation
Nonprofit challenges retweet of a Trump message on House race.
Oversight
Trump Goes Outside Public Health Service to Name Surgeon General
Advocacy group criticizes decision, but agrees Indiana anesthesiologist is qualified.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Twitter Feud With the 'Morning Joe' Crew Escalates
The president tweeted insults about Mika Brzezinski Thursday morning.
Oversight
Freedom Caucus Digs in on Spending Cuts, Tax Reform
Before they’ll back a budget, House conservatives want their demands met on mandatory spending and changes to the tax code.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Potential Health Care 'Surprise'
If the Senate bill doesn't pass, Trump says we may be in for a "big surprise."
Oversight
House Panel Advances Air Traffic Control Privatization Plan
Controllers union announces formal support for the proposal.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Express Concern With Trump's Proposed Federal Retirement Program Cuts
Nine Republicans say they are particularly troubled with idea of applying the cuts to current employees and retirees, not just future hires.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Sketches of the White House Press Briefings
Cameras are not allowed, so artists are now relaying what the White House Press Room looks like.
Oversight
Watergate Lawyer: The Trump Administration Would Fire Mueller 'At Their Peril'
Rufus Edmisten reflects on his time working on the Senate Watergate Committee.
Oversight
The Supreme Court Partially Unblocked Trump's Travel Ban
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will review the president’s controversial executive order next term. But in the meantime, the administration can enforce some of its provisions.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Sings NSYNC Inadvertently
Jimmy Fallon's staff make a montage of Trump saying "bye bye."
Oversight
Supreme Court Rules on Civil Service Law
Court decides in favor of employee, against government.
Management
Trump's Rows of Unfilled Agency Jobs Could Bump Up Against Vacancies Act
Worst-case scenario is that decisions by acting executives are rendered invalid.
Pay & Benefits
House Oversight Members Join Effort to Loosen TSP Withdrawal Restrictions
Companion to a Senate bill would allow participants in the retirement savings program more flexibility to manage their money.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Health Care Bill Draft Is Released
The bill draft is released and Washington -- and late-night -- reacts.
Oversight