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Senator Wants Update on FEMA Contracts Ahead of Hurricane Season

The agency has come under increased scrutiny over noncompetitive awards in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

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Watchdog: Pruitt Appearance in Trade Association Video Didn't Break Any Rules

Then-EPA administrator’s interview about clean water rules was within the purview of official duties, GAO finds.

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Consumer Bureau Nominee Narrowly Clears Divided Senate Panel

Kraninger squeaks by as Democrats say she lacks relevant experience and won’t think independently.

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State Department Deflects Lawmakers’ Complaint of Political Retaliation Against Career Employees

Pompeo elevation of Brian Hook said to violate pledge to protect career staff.

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National Archives Plays Unusual Role in Kavanaugh Nomination Battle

The agency is processing the largest-ever volume of documents related to a Supreme Court nominee.

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Facebook Removed 652 Fake Accounts And Pages Attempting To Influence U.S. Elections

At least some of the accounts were linked to Russia and Iran, the company said.

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Complaints Pile Up on Commerce Secretary’s Financial Disclosure Challenges

CREW seeks Justice probe on top of ongoing inspector general investigation.

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EPA Staff Misreport Purchase Card Transactions, Watchdog Finds

Weak oversight resulted in missing documentation for expenses.  

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Play of the Day: Omarosa Will Not Be Silenced

The former White House official released yet another tape.

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CBO Boosts Transparency In the Face of Lawmaker Wrath

Congress’s nonpartisan budget arm wants you to understand how it comes up with its projections.

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Play of the Day: John Brennan Will Now Need Twitter To Read Threats Against America

The former CIA chief is getting his security clearance revoked by the White House.

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Play of the Day: The President Wants To Fire All The Dogs

Donald Trump compared his former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman to a canine.

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Play of the Day: Omarosa Tells -- And Records -- All

The former reality TV star and White House staffer is making the rounds.

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House Republicans Urge White House to Stabilize Chemical Safety Board

Letter warns that bad behavior is a risk since vacancy-plagued agency’s chair resigned.

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Play of the Day: Steven Seagal's Latest Role

The actor will be an envoy for the Russian government to the U.S.

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IRS Employee Admits to Criminal Identity Theft

Call center staffer used taxpayer Social Security numbers to file fraudulent returns.

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Play of the Day: Designing The Space Force Logo

The Trump 2020 campaign had six suggestions, but late-night hosts have some more.

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Lawmakers Call for Broad Changes at VA After Report of Mar-a-Lago Members’ Influence

One top committee member launches investigation into alleged undue policy-making involvement.

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Play of the Day: Discussion Topics For Trump and Putin

The conversation outline for the Helsinki meeting leaked this week.

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Play of the Day: The White House Plan To Fight Against Wildfires

The president tweeted about the natural disasters this week.