Management

House Democrats Ramp Up Pressure on White House Security Clearances

Justice Department is asked to investigate whether Trump interfered with Kushner’s case.

Oversight

Senator Takes on Budget, Pay and Hiring Reforms in Latest Version of Annual Waste Report

Lankford goes beyond the usual rundown of silly grants, suggesting ways to end shutdowns and save money through benefits changes.

Oversight

Former Ethics Chief Blasts Groups for Holding Events at Trump Hotel

Shaub and Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu decry "conflicts" in bookings by GOP campaigns and Kuwaitis.

Oversight

Senator Questions Executive Travel During Shutdown

Democrat wants documents from multiple agencies, citing "culture of wasteful spending."

Oversight

HHS Trimmed Minority Outreach Pages From Obamacare Website

Nonprofit monitor suggests violation of mission; agency sees routine update.

Management

OMB Reminds Agencies That It Vets Documents Before Roll-Outs

Deputy Director Vought reinforces need for clearance of budget and media materials.

Management

Agencies In the Dark About Performance of Their Grants, Survey Shows

Funding uncertainty, administrative burden on recipients continue as challenges.

Pay & Benefits

Agencies Expose $200 Million Health Fraud Involving Tricare

Justice, Defense and IRS obtain guilty plea from Mississippi woman who laundered money.

Oversight

Energy Department Defends Secret Nuclear Shipments to Nevada

Most of congressional delegation staunchly opposes move they see as grim portent.

Management

Forest Service Advised to Improve Reporting on Sexual Harassment

IG finds progress in workplace protections, but managers with prior histories won promotions.

Management

Shutdown Thwarted Public Input on Agency Rules

Lawmakers, citing public health and environmental impact, want OMB to extend the rulemaking comment period.