Oversight
Inspector General Vacancies Continue to Jeopardize Oversight and Investigations
Thirteen of 74 positions lack a permanent IG and some of the openings date back to Obama era, according to a watchdog.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Rallies in New Mexico
Donald Trump tried to garner support with Hispanic voters in a state he lost in 2016 on Monday night.
Oversight
Justice Department Charges Edward Snowden With Violating Non-Disclosure Agreements
Prosecutors are seeking to prevent the former NSA contractor from profiting from his unauthorized release of classified information.
Oversight
Former Immigration Judge Punished for Hatch Act Violations
Merit Systems Protection Board imposes a $1,000 fine and 30-month debarment from federal service.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Potential American Response to Attacks On Saudi Oil
President Donald Trump tweeted about conferring with the Saudis about potential reprisals.
Oversight
House Is Investigating Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s Possible Conflicts of Interest
The Oversight and Reform Committee is requesting documents related to her family’s company, financial investments and travel.
Oversight
Another Budget Fight Looms This Month in Congress Centering on Border Wall Funding
As lawmakers in Washington prepare a budget for the next fiscal year, funding for the border wall is taking center stage — again.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'It's Fun' to Work in the White House
President Trump says it will be easy to replace John Bolton because his administration is a desirable workplace.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Democrats Hit the Debate Stage in Houston
Bernie Sanders had a raspy voice, Andrew Yang offered free money and Joe Biden talked about retro technology.
Oversight
IG Says HUD's Furniture Order Violated Law, But Clears Carson of Wrongdoing
Secretary's wife "guided the conversation" on $31,000 order, but did not improperly influence career officials.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Says Vaping is Dangerous
Donald Trump talked e-cigarettes in the Oval Office and noted the danger to children.
Oversight
State Has Been Consistently Late Submitting Foreign Assistance Budget Documents, Watchdog Finds
In 2018, delays were partially due to staff shortages following the hiring freeze.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Say Goodbye to John Bolton… And His Mustache
The president has lost another top advisor.
Oversight
FEMA Officials Charged With Bribery Over Puerto Rico Power Contracts
A 15-count federal indictment accuses two former FEMA officials and a contractor with bribery, fraud and other offenses related to disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call On Commerce Chief to Resign Over Alleged Threats to Fire Top NOAA Officials
Ross is said to have threatened to fire officials if they would not fix a statement contradicting the president’s claims Hurricane Dorian was likely to hit Alabama.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President's Canceled Meeting With the Taliban
Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he decided against meeting with the terrorist organization.
Oversight
Viewpoint: Interior Secretary’s Move to ‘Enhance’ Ethics Could Legitimize Bad Behavior
Consolidating the department’s ethics programs in the Office of the Solicitor will benefit leadership, not the public.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President's Busy Schedule
Amid reports that Donald Trump is not working hard, the White House released his schedule.
Oversight
Trump Officials Threatened With Fines, Jail Time Over Illegal Spending During Shutdown
Administration says it "will not apologize" or change course, despite warnings.
Oversight
House Democrats Probe Federal Officials’ Stays at Trump Properties
Lawmakers look into possible Emoluments Clause violations and potential waste of taxpayer funds.
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