Trump officials to brief Congress on election security Administration officials met with both the House and the Senate so discuss the actions they've taken since the Russian interference in the 2016 election. July 10
Defense bill would curb Cabinet control of nuclear agency The agency that supervises the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile would essentially lose direct Cabinet oversight under legislation that Congress is negotiating. July 22, 2018
In reversal, Pentagon now says it backs GOP measure on birds In an abrupt reversal, the Pentagon said Thursday it supports a Republican proposal in a defense policy bill that would bar the Fish and Wildlife Service from using the Endangered Species Act to protect two chicken-like birds in the western half of the U.S. July 19, 2018
Interior says 1 in 3 employees report being harassed Results released Thursday from an anonymous survey of the department’s 70,000 employees show that 8 percent report being victims of sexual harassment and 16 percent report harassment based on gender. More than 9 percent report harassment based on race or ethnicity. December 14, 2017
Zinke, House GOP escalate feud with Patagonia over monuments The dispute pitting the GOP against a private company raised questions about use of taxpayer resources for political criticism and whether Republicans are trying to stop Patagonia sales weeks before the Christmas holiday. December 12, 2017
Zinke, House GOP escalate feud with Patagonia over monuments The dispute pitting the GOP against a private company raised questions about use of taxpayer resources for political criticism and whether Republicans are trying to stop Patagonia sales weeks before the Christmas holiday. December 12, 2017
Interior chief spent more than $53K on 3 helicopter trips Newly released records show Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke spent more than $53,000 on three helicopter trips this summer, including one that allowed him to return to Washington in time for a horseback ride with Vice President Mike Pence. December 8, 2017
Senate confirms Nielsen to head Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, 45, is a former DHS official who is considered a protege of White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, a former DHS secretary. December 5, 2017
Interior watchdog faults Zinke for incomplete travel records The Interior Department’s internal watchdog says Secretary Ryan Zinke has failed to keep complete records of his taxpayer-financed travel — hampering an investigation into his use of private charter flights for government business. November 17, 2017
Radio anchor says Al Franken groped, kissed her without consent during USO tour Minnesota Sen. Al Franken faces a storm of criticism and a likely ethics investigation after a Los Angeles radio anchor accused him Thursday of forcibly kissing her and groping her during a 2006 USO tour. He is the first member of Congress caught up in the recent wave of allegations of sexual abuse and inappropriate behavior. November 16, 2017
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