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Play of the Day: Tax Returns, Norms and the President

The White House is trying to block Congress from investigating Donald Trump's finances.

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Democrats Critical of President Trump's Supplemental Budget Request

Letter to House Speaker Pelosi seeks movement of funds for homeland security, moon launch.

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Play of the Day: More on The President's Taxes

Late-night has plenty of joked about Donald Trump losing billions of dollars.

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Will Trump’s Use Of Executive Privilege Help Him Avoid Congressional Oversight? It Didn’t Help Nixon

President Trump has invoked executive privilege to stymie congressional investigators. Another president, Richard Nixon, did the same thing. It helped Nixon hold onto power – but only for a while.

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The Rarely Used Congressional Power That Could Force William Barr’s Hand

It hasn’t been done in nearly a century, but House Democrats could arrest the attorney general after they find him in contempt.

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What Federal Employees Might Want to Know Before Blowing the Whistle to Congress

Volume of disclosures rises when congressional oversight dominates the news, watchdog notes in new primer.

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Top GOP Lawmaker Implores Colleagues to Publicly Praise Feds

Civil servants should receive public recognition like military personnel, committee leader says.

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Ex-Regulatory Chief Disturbed by Trump Team’s Failure to Cooperate With Watchdogs

Former officials bless coming bipartisan transparency and retroactive regulatory review bills.

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Play of the Day: The Trump Family Lawsuit

The president, his company and three of his kids are suing to keep banks from responding from congressional subpeonas,

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Presidential Counselor Again Risks Hatch Act Violations

Conway’s White House driveway comments on Democratic candidate Biden draw scrutiny.

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Infrastructure Week Isn’t a Joke Anymore

A deal with the Democrats may now be Trump’s best chance for a legislative win ahead of 2020.

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Play of the Day: Prop Comedy In Congress

Rep. Steve Cohen brought different chicken props to the House to mock Attorney General William Barr.

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Growing Tension Between Administration and Investigators Leaves Feds in Murky Legal Territory

The Trump administration is butting heads with inspectors general, leaving career employees caught in the middle.