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We are alarmed that the Trump administration has disbanded an open government federal advisory advisory committee. POGO's Janice Luong served on the committee, and it was a crucial mechanism for encouraging a more accountable government. www.govexec.com/transition/2...

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Today, we notified counsels at the White House and DOGE about our litigation demanding they comply with the Federal Records Act and asked them to assure us they will collect and preserve DOGE records in accordance with the law. www.pogo.org/policy-lette...

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As early as today the House will consider a budget resolution that could add billions to DHS funding. We can't allow Congress to sign off to expand an agency that abuses its power and puts the public in harm's way: act.pogo.org/a/no_blank_c...

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Some agencies have stopped offering whistleblower trainings as mandated by law, per @newsweek.com As @jdspielberger.bsky.social said, this could make whistleblowers more reluctant to come forward if they witness corruption or abuse of power www.newsweek.com/no-fear-act-...

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Today, we sued the Trump administration to ensure it cannot use the Presidential Records Act to conceal DOGE records from the public. DOGE has been granted sweeping access to federal agencies, and its records should be well-preserved and available to the public. www.pogo.org/post/pogo-su...

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The Senate passed a budget resolution this morning, which includes an increase to the soon that could raise the Dept. of Homeland Security's budget by up to $175 billion dollars. The House should reject this blank check for DHS.

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As @daniellebrian.bsky.social told Harpers, DOGE "could fire every single federal employee and still not accomplish their goals" of significantly reducing the federal budget. Instead, policymakers should reform the way the government works with contractors harpers.org/archive/2025...

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Congress is considering a budget resolution that could raise the Dept. of Homeland Security's budget by up to $175 billion. Handing this notorious agency a blank check to expand its operations is a terrible and dangerous idea and it will almost certainly make its abuses worse.

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Amid reports that Sec. Hegseth is looking to make significant cuts to some Pentagon programs, it's a good time to highlight POGO's work to do exactly that. As a start we've got 3 key ways to cut defense spending:

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This new Executive Order puts Russ Vought in charge of the budgets and actions of independent agencies that Congress legislated to be separate from the White House. This is a dangerous overreach of power. www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...

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Zscaler, a cybersecurity company that contracts with the Pentagon, has hired the services of a lobbying firm with significant ties to the Trump Administration for "assistance navigating" DOGE.

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Speaking of conflicts of interest, an oil field services company owned by Energy Secretary Chris Wright will benefit from the SEC's decision to kill a rule requiring companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

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Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger should remain in his role at the Office of Special Counsel. He was illegally fired by President Trump after receiving a termination email.

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New POGO Investigation: Zscaler, a cybersecurity contractor for the Pentagon, has hired the services of a lobbying firm with ties to the administration. The alliance comes right as Elon Musk's DOGE begins cost-cutting efforts at the Pentagon. www.pogo.org/investigatio...

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The Trump admin is unleashing corruption and abuse of power: firing independent watchdogs, overruling Congress' spending decisions, targeting federal workers, and now politicizing criminal charges to strong-arm officials into carrying out the administration's immigration agenda

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POGO investigators are very experienced in working with whistleblowers, including protecting people's anonymity and confidentiality. ⬇️

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POGO works with truth-tellers to expose corruption and abuse of power in the federal government. If you have a tip, you can get in touch with us: www.pogo.org/send-us-a-tip

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During his testimony before a House subcommittee yesterday, POGO's Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette repeatedly pointed out the problem of government waste, including the challenge of improper payments. He also noted that Congress must take a hard look at waste in the Pentagon budget.

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$26 saved for every $1 spent on inspectors general. That’s real oversight. POGO testified yesterday that defunding watchdogs only fuels more waste and corruption. #GovWaste #OversightMatters

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Congress learned the truth yesterday. POGO testified on stopping waste, fraud, and conflicts of interest in federal spending. Now, lawmakers must act. Read our key takeaways: www.pogo.org/testimonies/... #Accountability #GovWaste

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POGO is deeply troubled that Elon Musk amplified an attack on our expert witness who testified before Congress today. Our executive director Danielle Brian issued the following statement: www.pogo.org/post/stateme...

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Missed our testimony before Congress? POGO's Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette called for: ✔️ Support independent watchdogs ✔️ Real oversight of Pentagon spending ✔️ Stronger protections for whistleblowers ✔️ Better tracking of federal funds Now it’s time for Congress to act. #StopWaste

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From Dylan's testimony: "Any stakeholder — Congress, the President, a civil society organization, or anyone else — that genuinely cares about attacking wasteful spending must take a hard look at and make some hard choices around defense spending." www.pogo.org/testimonies/...

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Our recent investigation into #DOGE: www.pogo.org/investigatio...

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POGO's @veritasdhg.bsky.social spells out how Congress can rein in waste: -Improve oversight of defense spending -Improve federal spending tracking -Strengthen inspector general independence -Protect government whistleblowers -Enhance government ethics and conflict of interest standards

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POGO's Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette: "If the administration were serious about wanting to root out waste, fraud and abuse, they would support and resource whistleblowers and inspectors general. They would not demonize them and they would certainly not fire them en masse in an unlawful midnight purge"

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We've been calling out pandemic-era loan fraud for years. To be clear: PPP loan fraud benefited the already-advantaged over those who needed the help most. www.pogo.org/newsletters/...

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This morning, POGO's Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette will testify before the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency about government waste. Dylan will discuss ethics issues with DOGE and concrete steps Congress can take to address waste. Tune in at 10am ET: oversight.house.gov/hearing/the-...

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Today's firing of Cathy Harris from the Merit Systems Protection Board is this administration's latest attack on government watchdogs, anyone who provides a check against executive branch abuse of power.

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Tomorrow morning, POGO's Director of Govt. Affairs Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette will be testifying before the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, discussing how the administration can actually cut costs and curb fraud.

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While serving as a senior official at the National Reconnaissance Office, Air Force secretary nominee Troy Meink may have improperly steered a multibillion-dollar contract toward Elon Musk's SpaceX company www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Today, joined by groups across the political spectrum, we sent a letter to the Senate urging senators to demand from President Trump the legally required explanation for firing 18 inspectors general. Congress must step up and assert its oversight role. www.pogo.org/policy-lette...

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