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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.

  1. Photo collage of the U.S. Capitol dome, the Pentagon building, hundred dollar bills, a businessman pocketing money, soldiers in uniform, the GAO logo, a wrench, and a crowd of military officers.
    Analysis

    POGO’s FY27 NDAA Recommendations, Revisited

    We sent Congress concrete ideas for a more effective and more cost-effective national defense. The NDAA is almost done; here’s where things stand.

  2. Collage of the Capitol building, a group of people, and concentric circles. The circles contain images of the presidential seal, money, an explosion, and documents.
    Analysis

    What It Means to Be a Pro-Oversight Member of Congress

    Here are eight constitutional principles every member of Congress should embrace to strengthen oversight, accountability, and checks and balances.

  3. Collage of a retro computer desktop with a computer icon, folders, a cursor on a transparent folder, and a window opened with many DOT&E logos.
    Analysis

    POGO Preserves Hidden DOT&E Operational Testing Documents

    Annual reports and oversight lists of the DOD’s Director of Operational Test & Evaluation have been made far less accessible to the public. They’re archived here. 

  4. Collage of the U.S. flag, a classified stamp, and a man holding a phone. The phone contains images of stock trend lines and the Pentagon.
    Analysis

    Prediction Markets Are a National Security Risk

    Profit motives created by prediction markets incentivize trading on military information for personal gain, potentially compromising national security.

  5. Collage of a hand holding a phone outside of the Capitol building. The phone contains images of the Capitol dome, an eye, and concentric circles around the eye.
    Analysis

    FISA Reform Needs to Happen Now

    Congress cannot support a blank check for surveillance.

  6. Photo collage. A greyscale photo shows President Trump sitting at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. "We the People" text from the U.S. Constitution, behind the photo, is visible. Surrounding the desk are silhouettes of Trump's advisors, as if cut out from the photo; the text of the Constitution shows in the empty space of their silhouettes.
    Analysis

    Congress Can Impeach White House Officials

    When high-ranking presidential aides abuse their power, Congress can (and should) use its impeachment power to investigate.

  7. Editorial collage. Three U.S. Army Soldiers check a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launcher with hundreds of dollar bills shooting out of it. An aerial view of the Strait of Hormuz is visible in the background.
    Analysis

    Exquisite Defense Fails in Practice

    Operation Epic Fury has revealed the (expensive) gaps in U.S. defense capabilities.

  8. Collage of man blowing a whistle, the Capitol building, and concentric circles.
    Analysis

    Congress Must Protect Whistleblowers After a Year of Attacks

    Whistleblower protections are being systematically dismantled, but it’s not too late for lawmakers to fight to reinforce them.

  9. Collage of U.S. President Donald Trump, the Capitol building, and a map of Iran.
    Analysis

    Trump Must Justify Iran War to Congress Now

    The War Powers Resolution requires the president to justify his actions to Congress immediately.

  10. Collage of Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought, the White House, and stacks of money.
    Analysis

    OMB’s Latest Attempt to Sideline GAO

    The administration’s continued attacks on GAO undermine government efficiency, weaken accountability, and risk more waste across federal programs.

  11. Collage of money and paratroopers loading into a helicopter.
    Analysis

    Why a Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget Won’t Buy Victory in Iran

    Sending ground troops to Iran raises new risks and emphasizes the need to return to rational defense budgets that better serve our foreign policy.

  12. Collage of a bingo card containing images of U.S. President Donald Trump, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, the Capitol, money, a missile, a person hiding money, stock trend lines, and gambling chips.
    Analysis

    Prediction Markets Open the Door for Corruption and Conflicts

    Congress must act to prevent government officials from profiting off of prediction markets.

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