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Scholars Urge Lawmakers Investigating Trumpworld to Focus on Substance

Successful congressional investigations are well-planned, careful and committed to finding the truth, paper argues.

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The U.S. Government Might Charge For Satellite Data Again – Here’s Why That Would Be A Big Mistake

Since 2008, Landsat data has been free for the world to use, spurring new applications and scientific research. But that door could soon slam shut.

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Play of the Day: Paul Manafort Gets Sentenced

President Donald Trump's former campaign manager will be in prison for a while.

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HHS Vigorously Defended Its Employees, But Senators Still Want Answers on Alleged Sexual Assault Against Immigrant Children

Request for investigation comes after newly released data show 4,500 allegations of sexual abuse against children in government care.

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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.

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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.

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Play of the Day: Ivanka Has Thoughts On Work

The president's daughter is not interested in getting rewards without working for them.

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Senator Questions Executive Travel During Shutdown

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

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Play of the Day: No One Can Know the President's Test Scores and Grades

Donald Trump's former lawyer testified that he threatened the president's former schools not to release Trump's grades and test scores.

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HHS Trimmed Minority Outreach Pages From Obamacare Website

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