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Analysis: America’s Wars Wouldn’t Be Possible Without Contractors

But presidents usually ignore the thousands who have died.

Kathy Gilsinan, The Atlantic
January 17, 2020

Analysis: America’s Wars Wouldn’t Be Possible Without Contractors

But presidents usually ignore the thousands who have died.

Kathy Gilsinan, The Atlantic
January 17, 2020

Trump Says U.S. Is Ready for War. Not All His Troops Are So Sure.

A series of accidents calls the military’s preparedness into question.

T. Christian Miller, Robert Faturechi and Megan Rose, ProPublica
January 17, 2020

GAO: Trump Administration Violated the Law by Withholding Ukraine Aid

The administration pushed back on the findings, and has said GAO decisions are not binding.

Courtney Bublé
January 16, 2020

Top Democrat Asks Secret Service How Much It Has Spent Protecting the Trump Family on Trips

Request comes in preparation for the fiscal 2021 budget process.

Courtney Bublé
January 15, 2020

Abbott Tells Trump Administration Texas Won't Participate in Refugee Resettlement

The decision comes after more than 40 other governors said they would opt in to the federal program.

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune
January 13, 2020

Good Government Groups Push for Nonpartisan Panel to Find FEC Commissioners

They wrote to the White House and Senate leadership on Monday urging the speedy restoration of a quorum and then a panel to help fill the remaining seats.

Courtney Bublé
January 13, 2020

Trump, like Obama, Tests the Limits of Presidential War Powers

Both President Trump and President Obama used military force without informing Congress, or getting its approval. But the differences reveal more than the similarities.

Sarah Burns, The Conversation
January 10, 2020

House Passes War Powers Resolution to Limit War With Iran

The measure is legally toothless, but could still have some political impact.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
January 10, 2020

U.S., Iran Back Away From Conflict—For Now

The crisis appears to be cooling, at least for now, as U.S. lawmakers — and presumably the president — return their focus to the looming impeachment trial in the Senate.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
January 9, 2020

House Lawmakers Issue ‘Ultimatum’ to GSA Over Trump Hotel Records Subpoena

GSA disputes the lawmakers’ allegations of noncompliance.

Courtney Bublé
January 7, 2020

Trump Objects to Certain Transparency Requirements of 2020 Spending and Policy Bills

The provisions he opposes are for both public and classified matters.

Courtney Bublé
January 6, 2020

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Deregulation Plan

Plaintiffs challenged an executive order requiring agencies to eliminate two regulations for every new one they introduce.

Courtney Bublé
January 2, 2020

How Donald Trump’s Daring Diplomacy With Kim Jong Un Fell Apart

When it comes to America’s last-ditch effort to prevent North Korea from becoming a nuclear power, timing has been everything. Now time’s running out.

Uri Friedman, The Atlantic
December 19, 2019

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And Now Over to You, John Roberts

The chief justice has as his task to preside over the senate trial ahead. But his role is a limited one, and he should be able to manage it easily without putting his or the Court’s legitimacy at risk.

Jane Chong, The Atlantic
December 19, 2019

Trump Becomes the Third President in U.S. History to Be Impeached

The voted capped a two-month investigation, but it was years in the making.

Russell Berman, The Atlantic
December 19, 2019

Congress Will Not Block Mandated Union Contracts in Spending Bill

In a blow to labor groups, a provision blocking the implementation of collective bargaining agreements that have not been “mutually agreed to” by all parties does not appear in the final spending legislation.

Erich Wagner
December 17, 2019

Bipartisan Spending Deal Includes Average 3.1% Pay Raise for Federal Workers in 2020

Congressional negotiators agreed to use language advocated by Democrats to provide an across-the-board 2.6% pay increase to federal civilian employees, along with an average 0.5% boost in locality pay.

Erich Wagner
December 16, 2019

Defense IG Will Review Recent $400 Million Border Wall Contract

Key House lawmaker asked for the review, citing possible improper influence by the Trump administration.

Courtney Bublé
December 12, 2019

All the Federal Workforce Provisions Tucked into the Defense Policy Bill

In addition to providing 12 weeks of paid parental leave, the authorization act offers additional shutdown protections for feds and codifies the federal “ban the box” policy in hiring.

Erich Wagner
December 11, 2019

White House, Democrats Reach Deal to Provide Paid Family Leave to Feds

A tentative agreement on the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act would provide all federal employees with 12 weeks of paid family leave each year.

Erich Wagner
December 9, 2019

Analysis: Courts Have Avoided Refereeing Between Congress and the President, but Trump May Force Them to Wade In

President Trump refuses to provide information to lawmakers in the impeachment inquiry. But courts have been reluctant to take such cases for fear of upsetting the government's balance of power.

Kirsten Carlson
December 9, 2019

A series of accidents calls the military’s preparedness into question.

The administration pushed back on the findings, and has said GAO decisions are not binding.

Request comes in preparation for the fiscal 2021 budget process.

The decision comes after more than 40 other governors said they would opt in to the federal program.

They wrote to the White House and Senate leadership on Monday urging the speedy restoration of a quorum and then a panel to help fill the remaining seats.

Both President Trump and President Obama used military force without informing Congress, or getting its approval. But the differences reveal more than the similarities.

The measure is legally toothless, but could still have some political impact.

The crisis appears to be cooling, at least for now, as U.S. lawmakers — and presumably the president — return their focus to the looming impeachment trial in the Senate.

GSA disputes the lawmakers’ allegations of noncompliance.

The provisions he opposes are for both public and classified matters.

Plaintiffs challenged an executive order requiring agencies to eliminate two regulations for every new one they introduce.

When it comes to America’s last-ditch effort to prevent North Korea from becoming a nuclear power, timing has been everything. Now time’s running out.

The chief justice has as his task to preside over the senate trial ahead. But his role is a limited one, and he should be able to manage it easily without putting his or the Court’s legitimacy at risk.

The voted capped a two-month investigation, but it was years in the making.

In a blow to labor groups, a provision blocking the implementation of collective bargaining agreements that have not been “mutually agreed to” by all parties does not appear in the final spending legislation.

Congressional negotiators agreed to use language advocated by Democrats to provide an across-the-board 2.6% pay increase to federal civilian employees, along with an average 0.5% boost in locality pay.

Key House lawmaker asked for the review, citing possible improper influence by the Trump administration.

In addition to providing 12 weeks of paid parental leave, the authorization act offers additional shutdown protections for feds and codifies the federal “ban the box” policy in hiring.

A tentative agreement on the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act would provide all federal employees with 12 weeks of paid family leave each year.

President Trump refuses to provide information to lawmakers in the impeachment inquiry. But courts have been reluctant to take such cases for fear of upsetting the government's balance of power.

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