Oversight

‘Covfefe’: A Typo? A Conspiracy? A Metaphor for America?

According to Sean Spicer, President Trump's garbled late-night tweet was something much more than it seemed.

Oversight

Bill to Protect Whistleblowers Who Refuse to Break Rules Goes to President

Congress responds to MSPB ruling last year that narrowed “right to disobey.”

Management

Effort to Save Agency from Budget Ax Draws Allegations of Wrongful Lobbying

Chemical Safety Board official allegedly circulated a flyer designed to preserve funding.

Oversight

Trump Selects Capitol Hill Investigator to Run Office of Special Counsel

Henry Kerner worked for Reps. Issa and Chaffetz, and Sen. McCain, as well as for Cause of Action.

Oversight

The FBI Turns Its Attention to Jared Kushner

The president’s son-in-law and senior advisor is reportedly being investigated over his contact with Russians.

Tech

Analysis: The Trouble With Trump’s Uneven Approach to Transparency

By treating ethical guidelines as opt-in, the president is creating all sorts of problems for himself.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Donald Meets the Pope

President Donald Trump visited the Vatican Wednesday for an interesting meeting.

Oversight

Senators Seek Census Explanation for Dropping LGBT Category

Lame-duck director is asked whether Justice Department intervened.

Oversight

The Phantom Infrastructure Proposal in Trump's Budget

The president promised to pour a $1 trillion into rebuilding the nation’s roads and bridges. His proposal sets aside just $200 billion, with the details still to come.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump, With His Budget, Just Wants Americans to Live Frugally

"America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again" calls for cuts across the board.

Oversight

Lawmaker Irked About 'Foreign' Airport Security Dogs

Rep. Gary Palmer says President Trump's "Buy American, Hire American" executive order should apply to TSA canines; agency says they're a domestic shortage of qualified dogs.

Oversight

House Oversight Chairman to Step Down at End of June

Chaffetz announced last month that he did not plan to seek re-election to Congress.

Oversight

As Mueller Takes Over Trump Probe, GOP Leaders Hold Their Fire

Top Republicans are wary of undermining the president—and his legislative agenda.