Oversight
Special Counsel Backs Interior Whistleblower Said To Be Wrongfully Fired
Separately, a Bureau of Reclamation employee violated post-employment rules.
Defense
Accounting Board Sides with Secrecy Hawks on Classified Defense Spending
Intelligence agencies clash with IG on whether to keep more numbers from public.
Oversight
‘Abolish ICE’ and the Future of the Immigration Agency
The immigration enforcement agency’s identity is more fluid than ever.
Oversight
What John McCain’s Death Means for Republican Control of the Senate
After the late Arizonan’s prolonged absence, the appointment of a replacement by Governor Doug Ducey will temporarily bolster the GOP’s advantage.
Oversight
GSA Misrepresented White House Role, Costs of FBI Headquarters Decision, IG Says
“The new demolish-and-rebuild plan would cost more than the cancelled exchange plan,” the watchdog found.
Oversight
Unions Demand Swift Reversal of Agency Policies After Court Decision
Justice Department says it is evaluating potential next steps after a judge invalidated most elements of President Trump’s three workforce executive orders.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau Nominee Narrowly Clears Divided Senate Panel
Kraninger squeaks by as Democrats say she lacks relevant experience and won’t think independently.
Oversight
State Department Deflects Lawmakers’ Complaint of Political Retaliation Against Career Employees
Pompeo elevation of Brian Hook said to violate pledge to protect career staff.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
Complaints Pile Up on Commerce Secretary’s Financial Disclosure Challenges
CREW seeks Justice probe on top of ongoing inspector general investigation.
Oversight
EPA Staff Misreport Purchase Card Transactions, Watchdog Finds
Weak oversight resulted in missing documentation for expenses.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Omarosa Will Not Be Silenced
The former White House official released yet another tape.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Omarosa Tells -- And Records -- All
The former reality TV star and White House staffer is making the rounds.
Oversight