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POGO’s experts push policymakers to enact commonsense reforms that tackle waste, corruption, and abuse of power; hold those who’ve violated the public trust accountable; protect our constitutional rights; and make the government work for all people.
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CommentaryTrump’s First 100 Days of Unchecked Power
It's been a lawless few months, but there's some good news here. Through times like these, we can identify ways to make our democracy work better — and for the first time in our country’s history, make it work for everyone.
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CommentaryWho’s Watching DHS?
In gutting oversight offices, the administration is demolishing key guardrails within the Department of Homeland Security.
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CommentaryA New System Won’t Boost Transparency — Fix USAspending.gov
Trump’s recent executive order won’t improve federal spending transparency. Better oversight and data quality on USAspending.gov will.
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CommentaryA Big Step Toward Authoritarianism
The Trump administration is consolidating power by undermining the courts. Lawless deportations are the latest salvo.
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CommentaryThe Inspector General Caucus Must Stand Up Against Trump’s Illegal Firings
Congress must ensure that Trump removes inspectors general only for legitimate reasons — and only in a legal manner.
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CommentarySupreme Court Will Decide if a President Has Total Immunity
We break down the possibilities; the stakes are ridiculously high.
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CommentaryHere’s why MuckRock and POGO Had to Archive FOIAonline
Transparency organizations publish nearly 34,000 documents after officials failed to ensure information would remain accessible.
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CommentaryTrouble at the Social Security Administration Watchdog
Inspector General Ennis is failing the essential duties of her mission
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CommentaryNavy Shipbuilding Struggles Highlight Need for Alternatives
The Navy continues its struggle to deliver ships on time and on budget, threatening its ambitious plans to confront China. Now is the right time to consider more realistic alternatives to meet America’s security challenges.
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CommentaryClose Air Support History Repeating Itself
As policymakers in Washington tie themselves in knots to prepare for a highly unlikely war with China, they are failing to properly prepare for other more likely scenarios.
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CommentaryHistory Shows Congress Can Sunset Section 702
The intelligence community is asking for a dangerous amount of power to continue conducting warrantless surveillance. To protect the public, Congress should allow that power to expire.
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CommentaryStudy Shows POGO’s Oversight Trainings Increase Congressional Capacity
Research shows the growing need for and interest in more oversight training opportunities for congressional staff.