Oversight
Play of the Day: The New Trump Winery Ad
The president-elect wants to "Make American grape again."
Oversight
Senator Asks Agencies If Trump Transition Is Meddling in Ethics Investigations
Top oversight Democrat requests more information from all cabinet-level agencies.
Oversight
Donald Trump Learns to Love the Swamp
Although he spent the final weeks of the campaign complaining about cronyism in Washington, the president-elect keeps getting tripped up in influence-peddling controversies.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More Trump Tapes
Jimmy Fallon has some pretty upsetting audio footage of the president-elect.
Oversight
New Leadership at VA Committees, But Likely Same Priorities
Lawmakers in the next Congress are expected to keep focus on improving vets’ access to health care and stronger employee accountability.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Inauguration Musician Search
Yes, Andrea Bocelli back out of the event, but Chumbawamba and The Freedom Girls are probably available.
Nextgov
Trump Doesn’t Need Silicon Valley to Eliminate Government Waste
He would do better to confer with the Government Accountability Office, the independent, nonpartisan federal agency that supports Congress to meet its constitutional responsibilities, and improves performance and ensures accountability on behalf of all Americans.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama's Russian Strategy
John McCain has accused the president of not having a plan for Russia, but Obama might just employ a stalling technique.
Oversight
Senators Seek Probe of Potential Civil Service Violations by Trump’s Transition Team
Lawmakers ask for accountability for anyone "coercing" feds for "partisan purposes."
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Star Wars Connection
No, "Rogue One" didn't change its plot to reflect the president-elect. But he's more like the Star Wars franchise than you think.
Defense
Why the NSA Inspector General Lost His Job (and Wants It Back)
In first major use of special presidential directive, special panel concludes watchdog retaliated against a whistleblower.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Best TV of 2016 Was Definitely the Trump Campaign
Twists, turns, a surprise ending… The campaign had everything.
Oversight
Many in 'Cynical' Electorate OK With Big Government If Reformed
Volcker Alliance pre-elections surveys show bipartisan skepticism about agencies' performance.
Oversight
Trump’s 17 Cabinet-level Picks Have More Money Than a Third of American Households Combined
And there are still several more appointments to be made.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Cabinet Diversity
The president-elect is hiring a lot of people who look alike.
Oversight
Trump’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Business Plan ‘Reeks,’ Former Presidential Lawyers Say
Republicans decline to join minority party at congressional forum.
Oversight
Republicans Like Paul Ryan Want to Stop Regulatory Agencies From Writing Rules or Doing Much of Anything
Regulations are often technical and wonky—but they make sure the water we drink is clean and that the jobs we perform are safe.
Oversight
What Obama Can Do Before He Leaves Office
While this isn’t a particularly large period of time for him to achieve monumental things, it’s a window wide enough to tie up loose ends.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Does Trump Want Kanye West in His Cabinet?
Probably not, but they did meet at Trump Tower on Tuesday.
Oversight