Oversight

How Trump's First 100 Days Could End in a Government Shutdown

The historical marker on April 29 will coincide with the expiration of federal funding unless Congress can strike a bipartisan deal in time.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Some Nicknames for Kim Jong-un

Why hasn't President Donald Trump come up witha clever moniker for North Korea's leader

Oversight

Trump Has Raised His Approval Ratings by Embracing His Inner Bomb

The traditional "rally-'round-the-flag" moves are paying off.

Oversight

Key Lawmakers From Both Parties Urge Trump to Fill Vacant IG Positions

Some agencies have gone without a confirmed IG for years.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Recapping Easter at the Trump White House

It was a festive holiday at 1600 Pennsylvania in so many ways.

Management

Export-Import Bank 'Heartened' By Trump's New-Found Backing

White House nominates two officials to board of agency that conservatives hate.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump Has Missiles… And Cake

The president reflects on both his military strikes and his desserts.

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Play of the Day: The Health Code Violations at Mar-a-Lago

The resort owned and frequented by President Donald Trump has run afoul of Florida food safety rules.

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Obama and Trump Are Proof the U.S. Needs Checks on Presidential Power — Whichever Party is in Charge

Limiting executive power is a cause that everyone should be able to get behind.

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From Wall Street Lawyer to Wall Street Watchdog

In a recent memoir, a former SEC employee reflects on the agency’s shortcomings.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Easter at the White House

The White House Easter Egg Roll is a few days away. Is the Trump administration ready?

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Supreme Court's New Justice

Wait… How do you pronounce his name again?

Oversight

Trump Goes Back To the Future on Foreign Policy

The president’s Syria strike is a small step in reasserting the bipartisan consensus for American leadership on the global stage.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Complicated Situation in Syria

Russia has supported the Assad regime while the regime has fought ISIS while the U.S. has fought both Assad and ISIS… It's all very confusing.

Pay & Benefits

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill Protecting Federal Employee Pay Ahead of Possible Shutdown

Cardin’s measure would ensure both furloughed and exempted workers get back pay upon the federal government’s reopening.

Oversight

Trump-Run Agencies Are Ignoring Our Letters, Lawmakers Complain

GSA singled out for responding only to inquiries from majority Republicans.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Steve Bannon's Role in the White House

The strategist is taken off the National Security Council, but is there discord in the White House?

Pay & Benefits

Senators Propose Loosening TSP Withdrawal Restrictions

The retirement plan’s governing board requested the bill.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Photos From Jared Kushner's Big Trip

Jimmy Kimmel examines the White House official's trip to Iraq.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Wall Will Only Be Beautiful on the U.S. Side

Forget the Mexicans: Americans want to stare at something pretty.