Management

Trump Orders Agencies to Slash Federal Advisory Panels

Scientific community worries the cuts will eliminate its impact on federal decision-making.

Oversight

Ex-Regulatory Chief Disturbed by Trump Team’s Failure to Cooperate With Watchdogs

Former officials bless coming bipartisan transparency and retroactive regulatory review bills.

Management

White House Tightens Central Review of New Agency Rulemaking

Acting budget director increases reporting to OIRA under Congressional Review Act.

Management

Consumer Rights Are Worthless Without Enforcement

There are basically two ways to enforce a consumer right: privately with a lawsuit or publicly via regulators.

Oversight

Report: Shutdown Delayed 737 Max Software Fix

The update was to be finished in January, but was delayed "five weeks" because of the 35-day lapse in appropriations.

Management

Trump Nominates Regulations Czar to Replace Kavanaugh on U.S. Court of Appeals

The president’s nominee has a view of executive authority that’s as expansive as Brett Kavanaugh’s.