Oversight
Senate Panel Advances FAA Reauthorization Without Trump Privatization Plan
Committee chairman cites “sincerely held concerns” in leaving controversial air traffic control proposal out of bill.
Oversight
HHS Secretary Price Accused of Campaign Finance Violation
Two legal groups file FEC complaint about PAC’s support for confirmation.
Management
Lawmakers Aim to Restrict Use of Lowest-Price Contracts
Bipartisan bill would extend Pentagon rules to civilian agencies.
Oversight
Top Government Ethics Official Resigns With Jab at Trump
Walter Shaub ends his five-year term early to join Campaign Legal Center.
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