In today's edition, Congress needs a reboot, the problem with partisan election officials, the Secret Service tests facial recognition at the White House, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Overstated
In today's edition, cities embrace public financing of election campaigns, the House Intelligence Committee wants more staffers with security clearances, the latest Trump administration conflicts of interest, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Unbelievers
Today's edition features the Pentagon's first department-wide audit, President Trump's denial of his own administration's climate change report, threats to campaign finance reform in New York State, some bad news for Facebook in Britain, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Give Thanks
In today's edition, we plan some time off to give thanks, the NSA IG wants subpoena powers, President Trump wanted the Justice Department to investigate some enemies, Beijing has big plans to judge its residents' behavior, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: But Her Emails
In today's edition, Ivanka Trump used her personal email for public business, one former lobbyist has a novel way to keep track of his potential conflicts of interest, open data reorganization in Philadelphia, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: The Fast Track
In today's edition, the House Ethics Committee hands down some sanctions, the Supreme Court will fast track a hearing in the Census citizenship question case, a high profile dismissal in New York City, a suspect in the murder of a Maltese journalist, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Face up to the Facts
In today's edition, Facebook faces the fallout from a report on its attempts to avoid scandal, we join a coalition urging Congress to protect the Mueller probe, two tragic deaths are tied to a Colombian bribery probe, looking back on a big spending gubernatorial race, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Hold Up
In today's edition, Sunlight's Web Integrity Project welcomes a new research director, President Trump looks to Mar-a-Lago for a new ambassador, another Senator wants to change his state's laws so he can run for reelection and President in 2020, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Power Rankings
In today's edition, CNN sues President Trump over Jim Acosta's press pass, push back on a high profile "smart city" project, corruption is a drag on democracy in Eastern Europe, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: First Up
In today's edition, voters support campaign finance reforms, assessing Seattle's "democracy voucher" program, President Trump plans to award a mega-donor with a top Presidential honor, France and Facebook want to tackle online hate speech together, and more.
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