Oversight
Democratic-Run House Creates New Whistleblower Ombudsman
Advocates praise new option for agency employees who feel gagged.
Oversight
Congress Used To Pass Bipartisan Legislation – Will It Ever Again?
Most Congresses since the 1970s have passed more than 500 laws, ranging from nuclear disarmament to deficit reduction. Will today's bitter partisanship hamstring the new Congress' productivity?
Oversight
The Dangerous ‘New Phase’ for Donald Trump
The incoming House Judiciary chairman says the president has allegedly been involved in “massive frauds against the American people.”
Management
Trump Protests Infringement on Executive Branch in Coast Guard Act
Signing statement addresses antitrust laws, president’s authority to close facilities.
Management
The Saudi Ambassador is Back in D.C. Will Anyone Talk to Him?
At least one senator calls for Prince Khalid’s expulsion over Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
Defense
Lawmakers Probe Role of Special Operations in Great Power Competition
The two four-stars up to lead CENTCOM and SOCOM faced questions about how their commands will change under the National Defense Strategy.
Oversight
The IRS Oversight Board Is Worried About a 'Serious Threat to Taxpayer Rights'
Private debt collectors under contract to the agency are squeezing poor people and hurricane victims.
Tech
Trump's Space Force Faces an Uncertain Fate
Congressional lawmakers, including Republicans, were skeptical of the idea long before the midterms.
Oversight
Trump Repeatedly Threatens Retaliation Against Russia Investigators
Congressman Adam Schiff has plans to probe several uncomfortable subjects for the Trump administration, and the president is ready to fight.
Oversight
Analysis: Oversight Is the Biggest Winner of the Midterm Elections
The Democratic victory in the House provides an opportunity to drain the swamp, after two years of willful Republican cover for dodgy behavior.
News
The Ease of the Postal Service Makes It a Vector for Violence
A short history of how the mail has been exploited for terror.
News