Oversight

Commerce Hopes to Derail Lawsuits on Census Citizenship Question

A New York judge ruled that a multi-state suit can move forward in challenging the addition.

Management

The Empty Chair at the Heart of the White House’s War on Unions

Advocates say efforts to curb the influence of labor groups hinges on one unfilled presidential appointment.

Oversight

Former ICE General Counsel Heads to Prison for Identity Theft

Justice Department announces Raphael Sanchez pleaded guilty to defrauding aliens.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Trump Is Back In Rallying Mode

The president visited North Dakota and Wisconsin to get the crowds hyped up.

Oversight

The GOP’s Bill to Stop Family Separations Looks Dead for Now

Waffling on the part of the White House likely means that no legislation on the matter will come up for a vote before recess next week.

Oversight

Lawmakers Demand to Know How Americans Got Their Hands on OPM Hack Data

The Justice Department says Americans may have used data from the breach in bank fraud scheme.

Management

House Democrats Demand Documents on Education Department’s ‘Union Busting’ Effort

Lawmakers request withdraw of a unilaterally implemented collective bargaining agreement and seek return to negotiations.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The U.S. and Humpty Dumpty

In this version, the king's men mostly want to know if the wall is OK.

Management

Senate Intervenes on Behalf of IG After VA Questions the Watchdog's Authority

Senate votes 96-0 in favor of inspector general after VA's acting secretary told IG to pipe down.

Oversight

EPA’s Criminal Enforcement Numbers Are Dropping Under Pruitt

Advocacy group compares staff sizes against administrator’s personal security.  

Oversight

Analysis: Corruption in the Trump Administration Is Spreading

While petty scandals like Scott Pruitt’s grab attention, there are more egregious and profitable conflicts of interest elsewhere in Washington.