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.”
Pay & Benefits
Leakers in the Trump Administration May Have Trouble Invoking Obama’s Whistleblower Protections
There's no sign the leaks are going to slow down.
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
The Trump Budget Removes Limits on Wild-Horse Sales, Threatening an Icon of the American West
The mustangs better start running. The president's plan allows them to be sold for slaughter.
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.
Oversight
With MSPB Hamstrung, Congress Clears Appeals Extension Bill
Whistleblower advocates had called for a fix.
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: Trump Handshakes and Pushes His Way Through Our Allies
The president met with NATO leaders this week in Europe.
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
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Does the Sword Dance
In Saudi Arabia, the president looks awkward.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How to Write Donald Trump's Briefing Documents
The president needs a certain writing style.
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
Play of the Day: This Witch Hunt is the 'Greatest in American History'
Even when he's being investigated, President Donald Trump is the greatest.
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