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Ethics Office Chief Reportedly Never Received Trump Business Documents

Rep. Cummings says he is “more concerned than ever” after meeting with ethics director.

Oversight

How Many of His 'Day One' Promises Did Trump Fulfill?

The president laid out 18 promises in a “Contract With the American Voter,” but he only managed to check off a handful by Monday.

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How Will Congress Cope With Trump?

Democrat or Republican, no one on Capitol Hill is certain what changes the president will bring.

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How Democrats Paved the Way for the Confirmation of Trump's Cabinet

As the president’s picks run into trouble, Democrats find themselves stymied by a Senate rules change they engineered.

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Play of the Day: Trump is Working on His Inauguration Speech

He's got a Sharpie, a legal pad and he is sitting at a desk near an ornate wall.

Oversight

Ethics Office Chief Asks House Panel to Allow Him to Testify Publicly

Oversight chairman had asked Shaub to talk privately on handling Trump conflicts.

Oversight

How To Measure Trump’s Performance

Pay close attention to the number of House Republicans looking for promotions to the Senate. If they stay put, it’s a sign the president is losing political clout.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Now Feuding With John Lewis

The civil rights leader said he does not see the president-elect as legitimate and Trump responded with some inaccurate insults.

Oversight

The End of Government Oversight?

Republicans in Congress are working hard to remove business regulations that they believe are hampering economic growth.

Oversight

Government Ethics Chief Caught in Lawmaker Crossfire

Partisans on House Oversight panel duel over handling of Trump’s potential conflicts.

Oversight

Liberals Narrow Their List of Trump Picks to Target

Rather than complain about every Trump cabinet choice, the Senate’s most prominent progressives have put a special focus on a handful of nominees.

Oversight

House Passes Third Major Deregulatory Bill

Regulatory Accountability Act would force agencies to choose cheaper versions of rules.

Oversight

Justice Department Watchdog to Probe FBI Actions in Run-Up to Election

Inspector general will examine whether procedures were followed, as well as leaks and recusals.