Oversight

President Trump Again Threatens a Shutdown Over Border Security Issues

President tweets that he would be “willing” to shut down the government if Congress does not meet his demands for the wall and several other immigration reforms.

Management

Senators: SSA Has Carried Workforce Executive Orders Too Far

Letter accuses officials of going far beyond mandates set forth by President Trump.

Oversight

Emails From Trump Education Official Reveal Ties to For-Profit Colleges

A former for-profit lobbyist turned department staffer scheduled meetings to discuss two regulations overseeing these institutions—rules that are now being rolled back.

Oversight

The Doomed Republican Attempt to Impeach Rod Rosenstein

A push by House conservatives to remove the deputy attorney general is thin on substance and futile in practice.

Oversight

Trump Is Hiding His Phone Calls To World Leaders From The Public

The White House will no longer provide public summaries of the president's calls.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Donald Trump Wants a Coke, Please

The leaked Michael Cohen tape has an odd moment when the future president asks for refreshment.

Oversight

Trump Must Face Lawsuit on Hotel Profits, Judge Rules

Attorneys general win round on case citing violations of Emoluments Clauses.

Oversight

Support For The Endangered Species Act Remains High As Trump Administration And Congress Try To Gut It

As attempts to water down the Endangered Species Act have accelerated, public support for the act has stayed high. Then why do politicians keep trying to weaken the act?

Oversight

More Phony IRS Callers Heading to Prison

Attorney general calls the sentencing of 24 in an India-based scheme a significant victory.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Russian Spy Who Didn't Get The Proper Permissions

Maria Butina was charged with operating as a foreign agent by the Department of Justice.

Oversight

Article Casts Doubt on the Legality of Trump's Administrative Law Judge EO

The move to give agencies greater latitude as they hire ALJs could be challenged under the Civil Service Reform Act, and agency implementation will need to follow the Administrative Procedures Act.

Oversight

Play of the Day: A Second Meeting With Putin… In Washington

President Trump wants to talk to the Russian leader within a few weeks of the elections Russia is trying to hack.

Oversight

E-Mail Preservation Bill Clears House

National Archives would be required to tighten rules at White House and agencies, 46 percent of which print out and file paper copies of email.