In today's edition, a tough year for journalists is recognized, Amazon ups its lobbying presence in the Big Apple, Healthcare.gov removes information on how to apply for Affordable Care Act benefits, and more.

In today's edition, Rick Scott's successful Senate bid broke a self-funding record, it sure looks like President Trump broke campaign finance laws, public records law might be broken in Oregon, and more. 

In today's edition, a retiring lawmaker may have jumped the shark when setting up her new lobbying firm, we take a look at the latest Trump administration conflicts, a democratic movement in Hong Kong struggles, and more. 

In today's edition, CMS removes a pdf, we launch a new roadmap to informed communities, Saudi lobbyists paid for 500 rooms at President Trump's hotel, using data to fight corruption across Europe, and more. 

In today's edition, when members of Congress lose their seats they keep the perks, subpoenas fly in a Trump emoluments lawsuit, media freedom is at a 10 year low, and more. 

In today's edition,  state lawmakers respond to election losses by limiting winners' power, a program plays matchmaker between agency data and civic innovators, documents shed light on power wielded by the VA's Mar-a-Lago overseers, a Filipino journalist turns herself in to government agents, and more. 

In today's edition, House Democrats unveil their first legislative priority as they prepare to take power in the 116th Congress, the GAO has probed President Trump's Mar-a-Lago visits but the reports aren't yet public, journalists face danger during French protests, and more. 

In today's edition, Michael Cohen cops a plea, super PACs spent the most in 2018, Hungary's leader consolidates his hold on the media, and more.  

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.