Amidst website redesign, White House removes archive of its widely read newsletter,"1600 Daily," effectively eliminating a significant record of its past communications.
Continue readingBeyond open data policy
Earlier this year, Sunlight’s Open Cities team updated its mission to reflect a shifting tide within our team and in... View Article
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Transfer window
In today's edition, President Trump eyes action against foreign election meddlers, bots may represent the future of accountability, a revealing ruling for the Koch brothers, digitally debating Cuba's new constitution, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: In-Kind
In today's edition, the Senate takes a small step towards the present, state Supreme Court justices face increasing partisan pressure, danger grows for Afghan journalists, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Pushback
In today's edition, money flows to Democratic super PACs, a special offer for Today in OpenGov readers, Andrew Cuomo's travel, the campaign finance probe targeting Trump Organization executives, and more.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: A Misconduct Roundup, Photographer Admits Editing Inauguration Photos and Top House Dem. Threatens Investigations
This week, the New York Times highlights crimes and ethical violations associated with President Donald Trump’s administration, a government photographer admits to editing photos from the president’s inauguration and a top Democrat threatens investigations into President Trump if Democrats take control of the U.S House of Representatives.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: The sound of a deadline whooshing by
In today's edition, approving a head for OSTP, open government deadlines whoosh by, election fraud in Kansas, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Rocky reentry
Read on for all the latest from the White House, Capitol Hill, states and cities across the United States, and around the world.
Continue readingExplore policy language meeting our Open Data Policy Guidelines
Last week we released our Open Data Policy Hub, a one-stop shop for learning how to write an open data policy and getting started. This week, we want to highlight one feature in particular: matching policy text to our Open Data Policy Guidelines.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: Trump Org. CFO Given Immunity, Ivanka Trump’s Brand Website Shuts Down and the President’s Involvement in FBI HQ Plans
This week, the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization has been given immunity by federal prosecutors, the Ivanka Trump brand website shuts down after company closure announced last month and President Donald Trump’s involvement in the new FBI headquarters.
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