Oversight
Play of the Day: The World Series Champion Red Sox Visit The White House
Or maybe the "2018 World Cup Series Champions Boston Red Socks?"
Oversight
Panel Hears ‘Extremely Distressing’ Complaints of Sexual Harassment in the Federal Workplace
The lack of resources to address sexual harassment in government is "jaw dropping," chairwoman says.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
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.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Threaten to Withhold Some Feds' Salaries Over Administration's Failure to Comply With Investigations
Lawmakers cite 2016 precedent for withholding money for officials' pay.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Steve Mnuchin Is Not Giving Up The Trump Tax Returns
The Treasury chief and House Democrats are at a stalemate.
Oversight
Top GOP Lawmaker Implores Colleagues to Publicly Praise Feds
Civil servants should receive public recognition like military personnel, committee leader says.
Oversight
Ex-Regulatory Chief Disturbed by Trump Team’s Failure to Cooperate With Watchdogs
Former officials bless coming bipartisan transparency and retroactive regulatory review bills.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Reacts to the Kentucky Derby
He misspelled "Kentucky" in his tweet and derided winning on a technicality.
Oversight
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,
Oversight
Presidential Counselor Again Risks Hatch Act Violations
Conway’s White House driveway comments on Democratic candidate Biden draw scrutiny.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Prop Comedy In Congress
Rep. Steve Cohen brought different chicken props to the House to mock Attorney General William Barr.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Lindsey Graham Did Not Do The Required Reading
The South Carolinian did not read the full Mueller Report.
Oversight
Judge Gives Green Light to Democrats’ Lawsuit Against Trump Hotel Profits
Justice Department’s dismissal motion rejected based on reading of Emoluments Clause.
Defense
Lawmakers Probe Navy, Marine Corps Plans on Climate Change
Trump’s picks for Chief of Naval Operations and Marine Corps Commandant sailed through their confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Meeting to Find $2 Trillion for Infrastructure
Trump, Pelosi and Schumer to talk roads and bridges.
Oversight