Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Takes on Presidential Traditions
He doesn't attend intelligence briefings… But that may be a good thing.
Oversight
How Trump Could Shock a Divided Nation Back to Life as Collaborator-in-chief
Could Trump bring a new, unifying approach to negotiating to Washington? His outsider status may present an opportunity to mend fences, says an expert in governance.
Oversight
Obama Orders Investigation Into Election-Related Hacking
A report will be shared with lawmakers before Trump’s inauguration, a top adviser said Friday.
Defense
Annual Defense Bill Has Major Implications for Feds’ Leave, Pay
Language curbing paid administrative leave and raising the cap on Defense buyouts makes it into final version that is now headed to Obama’s desk.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Wrestling Presidency
Linda McMahon will help make America great again by slamming opponents with steel chairs.
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Lawmakers Press Patent Office for Crackdown on Timecard Abuse
Republicans demand list of employees disciplined, union leader’s calendar.
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Remembering John Glenn
The former senator and first American to orbit the Earth has died at 95.
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Lawmaker Seeking to Impeach IRS Chief Targets Public Service Award
Rep. Jordan uses unrelated hearing to challenge public administration academy.
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Play of the Day: Donald Trump is 2016's Person of the Year
The most impressive thing about Trump's Time cover? A photographer got him to sit still and not tweet for 30 seconds.
Oversight
Obama Says That in America You 'Can Criticize a President — Without Retribution'
Parts of Obama's national security speech sounded like a veiled message to Donald Trump.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ben Carson is Ready to Run the Housing Department
After all, he owns a house and he says he once lived in public housing. That's enough, right?
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Play of the Day: The Trump Thank You Tour Begins
Starting in Ohio, the president-elect is speaking to adoring crowds who chant his name.
Oversight
Republicans Look to Restrict How Agencies Spend Billions in Collected Fees and Penalties
Democrats call "radical" proposal "antithesis of efficiency."
Management
Lawmakers Ask Obama to Freeze Hiring Until Trump Arrives
Republican senators warn against “burrowing in” and new career hires who won’t help execute the next administration’s policies.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Regular Trump and Obama Phone Conversations
The president-elect has many questions -- and even a joke -- for the current president.
Management
Lawmakers Appalled at Forest Service Sexual Misconduct, Demand Firings
Agriculture's civil rights staffers claim improvements in long-standing culture clash.
Oversight
Trump's Top Nominees Unlikely to Be Deterred by STOCK Act
Disclosure requirements for financial trading don't make for easy searching.
Tech
Is the White House Hiding Secrets About Russia's Role in the Election?
Seven senators have asked President Obama to declassify additional information about the Kremlin’s possible involvement.
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