Congress
Reforming Congress's Power of the Purse
Molly E. Reynolds Mon, May 10, 2021, 10:25 AM
As Congress considers various reforms, including the Power of the Purse Act, both historical and contemporary context is useful.
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Congress
Avoiding Another McGahn: Options to Modernize Congress’s Subpoena Compliance Tools
Grant Tudor Fri, Oct 16, 2020, 10:37 AM
Congress is capable of enforcing executive branch subpoenas itself, without reliance on the courts. But it will require revisiting and reforming how it exercises its contempt powers.
Congress
The Consequences of Recent Court Decisions for Congress
Molly E. Reynolds, Margaret Taylor Mon, Oct 5, 2020, 11:17 AM
What do recent court decisions mean for the future of congressional oversight?
Healthy Elections Project
What’s Going On With the Postal Service?
Axel Hufford Tue, Sep 1, 2020, 12:59 PM
A deep dive into the embattled agency.
Federal Law Enforcement
Why the Attorney General's Meddling on Antitrust Issues Matters
Chuck Rosenberg Wed, Jul 1, 2020, 2:13 PM
A Justice Department veteran testified last week that attorneys in the Antitrust Division were ordered to open unfounded investigations targeted at companies Attorney General Barr dislikes. If true, this is deeply troubling.
Executive Power
Congressional Democrats Release Former Inspector General Linick Deposition Transcript
Elliot Setzer Wed, Jun 10, 2020, 10:31 AM
Democratic members of Congress today released the transcript of an interview conducted last week with former State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, who was abruptly fired last month.
Policing in America
Department of Homeland Security Law Enforcement Agencies Require Expanded Oversight
Carrie Cordero Wed, Jun 3, 2020, 1:45 PM
The potential for expanded interior Homeland Security law enforcement activity raises questions about whether components of the department being called upon are subject to appropriate training, preparation and accountability.
congressional oversight
Congress Should Investigate the Trump Administration’s Coronavirus Response
Charlie Martel Mon, Jun 1, 2020, 8:57 AM
The administration’s floundering response to the pandemic, along with its efforts to limit oversight through existing mechanisms, provides ample evidence of the need for a congressional probe.
Mueller Investigation
Oral Arguments in the D.C. Circuit En Banc Consideration of Committee on the Judiciary v. McGahn and U.S. House of Representatives v. Mnuchin
Charlotte Butash, Margaret Taylor Wed, Apr 29, 2020, 12:16 PM
Judges were skeptical of the Department of Justice’s sweeping arguments but searched for limiting principles on court cases brought by Congress.
Biodefense
House Subcommittee Examines States’ Preparedness for, Responses to the COVID-19 Outbreak
William Ford Tue, Mar 17, 2020, 2:08 PM
On March 10, the House Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee heard testimony from state health officials and private experts on states’ readiness for and responses to the COVID-19 outbreak.