Weekly Spotlight

Weekly Spotlight: The Nonissue of Noncitizen Voting

On Thursday, the House of Representatives’ Committee on House Administration held a hearing on the threat of foreign interference in American elections.

May 18, 2024

Weekly Spotlight: Facial ID Faces the Heat

On Thursday, the Senate passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, renewing federal aviation programs and establishing new safety and consumer protections for the next five years.

May 11, 2024

Weekly Spotlight: Judges are Failing to Disclose Luxury Trips, Too

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May 04, 2024

Weekly Spotlight: A Bipartisan Privacy Win in the House

We’re thrilled to share big news with you: On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, which would effectively close the data broker loophole.

April 20, 2024

Weekly Spotlight: A Disappointing Bill

On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), including Section 702.

April 13, 2024

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The Bridge

The inner workings of our government can seem hard to follow. That’s why POGO created The Bridge: It offers a way into oversight, one topic — and one easy-to-read newsletter — at a time.

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The Bunker

Both pro-troop and pro-taxpayer, The Bunker offers military intelligence for the rest of us. POGO’s Mark Thompson breaks down what you need to know about all things Department of Defense.

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The Paper Trail

Easy to click and easy to follow, The Paper Trail is a curated collection of the government news you need to know.

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