Oversight

Play of the Day: Comparing Hand Gestures From the Oval Office

Democratic hopeful Beto O'Rourke has a lot of gesticulations, but so does President Donald Trump.

Oversight

The Senate Could Embarrass Trump Over His National Emergency

A sufficient number of Republicans are poised to band with the Democrats in opposition to the president’s border-wall funding.

Oversight

Report: Shutdown Delayed 737 Max Software Fix

The update was to be finished in January, but was delayed "five weeks" because of the 35-day lapse in appropriations.

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Scholars Urge Lawmakers Investigating Trumpworld to Focus on Substance

Successful congressional investigations are well-planned, careful and committed to finding the truth, paper argues.

Oversight

The U.S. Government Might Charge For Satellite Data Again – Here’s Why That Would Be A Big Mistake

Since 2008, Landsat data has been free for the world to use, spurring new applications and scientific research. But that door could soon slam shut.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Paul Manafort Gets Sentenced

President Donald Trump's former campaign manager will be in prison for a while.

Oversight

HHS Vigorously Defended Its Employees, But Senators Still Want Answers on Alleged Sexual Assault Against Immigrant Children

Request for investigation comes after newly released data show 4,500 allegations of sexual abuse against children in government care.

Oversight

Senator Takes on Budget, Pay and Hiring Reforms in Latest Version of Annual Waste Report

Lankford goes beyond the usual rundown of silly grants, suggesting ways to end shutdowns and save money through benefits changes.