Oversight
These Emails Show a Trump Official Helping Her Former Chemical Industry Colleagues
A lobbyist turned senior Agriculture Department official repeatedly shared information with her former industry on policy and enforcement. “It’s highly inappropriate conduct,” said one ethics expert.
Oversight
Analysis: Can the Constitution Stop the Government from Lying to the Public?
When a person or agency backed by the power and resources of the government tells a lie, it sometimes causes harm that only the government can inflict.
Oversight
EPA Could Save Taxpayers Thousands of Dollars Through Stronger Oversight of Mobile Phones
The agency “missed an opportunity” to better use $12,000 spent over two years on unnecessary voice and data services, watchdog finds.
Management
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.
Oversight
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.
Defense
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.
Oversight
House Passes War Powers Resolution to Limit War With Iran
The measure is legally toothless, but could still have some political impact.
Oversight
Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Use Nearly $4 Billion in Military Funds for Border Wall
The White House called the initial decision to block on the use of military funds for the boder wall "illegitimate" and hailed the appeals court decision as a victory.
Oversight
House Lawmakers Issue ‘Ultimatum’ to GSA Over Trump Hotel Records Subpoena
GSA disputes the lawmakers’ allegations of noncompliance.
Oversight
OSHA Cites Bureau of Prisons Facility for Unsafe Working Conditions
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration found “serious” problems at a Florida prison, prompting the first ever citation for BOP.
Oversight
IRS Reforms Free File Program, Drops Agreement Not to Compete With TurboTax
The changes come after ProPublica’s reporting showed how TurboTax maker Intuit tricked customers into paying for tax prep they could have gotten for free.
Oversight
The Legal Questions Still Unanswered by Trump’s Impeachment
What exactly is abuse of power? And, for that matter, what is “obstruction of Congress?”
Oversight
Federal Agencies Need to Improve Oversight of Security Aid to Lebanon
Hizbollah's influence “heightens the importance of ensuring strong management controls.”
Oversight
Watchdog: High Risk of Improper Payments with State Dept. Purchase Cards
In 2018, more than 2,250 department card holders made purchases totaling $109.5 million.
Oversight
State Dept. Employee and Spouse Indicted on Charges of Trafficking Counterfeit Handbags
The couple allegedly sold counterfeit handbags online for over two years using a government computer.
Oversight
How to Avoid Sleep Disruptions During the Holiday Season
Travel, activity, and lots of time with friends and family can take a toll on your sleep during the holiday season. Here are some tips to get your shut-eye.
Oversight
Lawmakers Blast DHS for Missing Deadline for Bipartisan Subpoena of Immigration Documents
The House Homeland Security Committee requested information on the administration's policies related to handling of children and families for the second time.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
Analysis: The Stain of Impeachment Will Last Forever
The House is poised to indelibly alter Trump’s legacy.
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