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We're counting down to 2026, which means we only have hours left to hit our 2025 fundraising goal.
We anticipate a big year ahead, with more work needed to counter authoritarianism and preserve democracy.
But to do this vital work, we need YOUR support.
We anticipate a big year ahead, with more work needed to counter authoritarianism and preserve democracy.
But to do this vital work, we need YOUR support.
Help build a government that works for everyone
Through the end of the year, your donation will go twice as far.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We're counting down to 2026, which means we only have hours left to hit our 2025 fundraising goal.
We anticipate a big year ahead, with more work needed to counter authoritarianism and preserve democracy.
But to do this vital work, we need YOUR support.
We anticipate a big year ahead, with more work needed to counter authoritarianism and preserve democracy.
But to do this vital work, we need YOUR support.
We only have a few days left to hit our 2025 fundraising goal, and we need your help. End the year right and support democracy with a donation to POGO!
Help build a government that works for everyone
Through the end of the year, your donation will go twice as far.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We only have a few days left to hit our 2025 fundraising goal, and we need your help. End the year right and support democracy with a donation to POGO!
There's new challenges ahead of us in 2026, and we're determined to keep fighting any new attacks on our democracy.
That's where you come in.
Your donations power our work. Thank you for your support! ⬇️
That's where you come in.
Your donations power our work. Thank you for your support! ⬇️
Help build a government that works for everyone
Through the end of the year, your donation will go twice as far.
give.pogo.org
December 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
There's new challenges ahead of us in 2026, and we're determined to keep fighting any new attacks on our democracy.
That's where you come in.
Your donations power our work. Thank you for your support! ⬇️
That's where you come in.
Your donations power our work. Thank you for your support! ⬇️
We've been calling for a Congressional stock trading ban for years.
The #RestoreTrustInCongress Act has real momentum in the House.
It's time to #StopTheTrades.
The #RestoreTrustInCongress Act has real momentum in the House.
It's time to #StopTheTrades.
December 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We've been calling for a Congressional stock trading ban for years.
The #RestoreTrustInCongress Act has real momentum in the House.
It's time to #StopTheTrades.
The #RestoreTrustInCongress Act has real momentum in the House.
It's time to #StopTheTrades.
From October:
The Census directs trillions of dollars to federal programs across the country.
Here's what Census-directed spending looks like in your state.
The Census directs trillions of dollars to federal programs across the country.
Here's what Census-directed spending looks like in your state.
Census Matters: Why an Accurate Count is Essential to Funding Our Communities
The Census directs trillions of dollars to federal programs across the country. Here's what Census-directed spending looks like in your state.
www.pogo.org
December 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
From October:
The Census directs trillions of dollars to federal programs across the country.
Here's what Census-directed spending looks like in your state.
The Census directs trillions of dollars to federal programs across the country.
Here's what Census-directed spending looks like in your state.
Yesterday, the Senate confirmed 3 inspectors general that raise flags when it comes to conducting nonpartisan oversight: Anthony D'Esposito at the Labor Department, Thomas Bell at HHS, and John Walk at USDA.
December 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Yesterday, the Senate confirmed 3 inspectors general that raise flags when it comes to conducting nonpartisan oversight: Anthony D'Esposito at the Labor Department, Thomas Bell at HHS, and John Walk at USDA.
This week, outgoing GAO Comptroller General Gene Dodaro had his final hearing.
We hope his successor listens to what he had to say, namely that the GAO and its leader fill a vital nonpartisan role in our government.
We hope his successor listens to what he had to say, namely that the GAO and its leader fill a vital nonpartisan role in our government.
December 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This week, outgoing GAO Comptroller General Gene Dodaro had his final hearing.
We hope his successor listens to what he had to say, namely that the GAO and its leader fill a vital nonpartisan role in our government.
We hope his successor listens to what he had to say, namely that the GAO and its leader fill a vital nonpartisan role in our government.
ICYMI, the Restore Trust in Congress Act is an essential bill that the House NEEDS to pass ⬇️
Congress must #StopTheTrades
The bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act is strong, commonsense legislation. Lawmakers who are serious about putting an end to Congressional stock trading should support that bill, not an inflated one that won't pass.
The bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act is strong, commonsense legislation. Lawmakers who are serious about putting an end to Congressional stock trading should support that bill, not an inflated one that won't pass.
House Democrats roll out stock trading ban that includes Trump
The move could doom bipartisan efforts to ban stock trading, as Republicans may not back a measure that extends to the executive branch.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
ICYMI, the Restore Trust in Congress Act is an essential bill that the House NEEDS to pass ⬇️
Congress must #StopTheTrades
The bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act is strong, commonsense legislation. Lawmakers who are serious about putting an end to Congressional stock trading should support that bill, not an inflated one that won't pass.
The bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act is strong, commonsense legislation. Lawmakers who are serious about putting an end to Congressional stock trading should support that bill, not an inflated one that won't pass.
House Democrats roll out stock trading ban that includes Trump
The move could doom bipartisan efforts to ban stock trading, as Republicans may not back a measure that extends to the executive branch.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Congress must #StopTheTrades
The bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act is strong, commonsense legislation. Lawmakers who are serious about putting an end to Congressional stock trading should support that bill, not an inflated one that won't pass.
The bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act is strong, commonsense legislation. Lawmakers who are serious about putting an end to Congressional stock trading should support that bill, not an inflated one that won't pass.
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CIGIE is a critical resource for watchdogs & whistleblowers.
The administration defunding it was a dangerous attack on your government’s accountability systems. That’s why we’re a part of this lawsuit. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oYJQFC
The administration defunding it was a dangerous attack on your government’s accountability systems. That’s why we’re a part of this lawsuit. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oYJQFC
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Crucial Oversight Watchdogs From Trump-Vance Administration Assault - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
CIGIE is a critical resource for watchdogs & whistleblowers.
The administration defunding it was a dangerous attack on your government’s accountability systems. That’s why we’re a part of this lawsuit. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oYJQFC
The administration defunding it was a dangerous attack on your government’s accountability systems. That’s why we’re a part of this lawsuit. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oYJQFC
CIGIE is a critical resource for watchdogs & whistleblowers.
The administration defunding it was a dangerous attack on your government’s accountability systems. That’s why we’re a part of this lawsuit. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oYJQFC
The administration defunding it was a dangerous attack on your government’s accountability systems. That’s why we’re a part of this lawsuit. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oYJQFC
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Crucial Oversight Watchdogs From Trump-Vance Administration Assault - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
CIGIE is a critical resource for watchdogs & whistleblowers.
The administration defunding it was a dangerous attack on your government’s accountability systems. That’s why we’re a part of this lawsuit. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oYJQFC
The administration defunding it was a dangerous attack on your government’s accountability systems. That’s why we’re a part of this lawsuit. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oYJQFC
This article features great quotes from POGO's Scott Amey:
“That’s part of it: Throw out a lot of smoke, divert, and take a lot of time, and then like with many things, America loses interest and it’s not a story anymore."
“That’s part of it: Throw out a lot of smoke, divert, and take a lot of time, and then like with many things, America loses interest and it’s not a story anymore."
Our next free daily article is from @laurenfeiner.bsky.social:
As Brendan Carr heads to Capitol Hill, newly released documents still don’t say much about what DOGE did at the FCC.
As Brendan Carr heads to Capitol Hill, newly released documents still don’t say much about what DOGE did at the FCC.
What 1,000 pages of documents tell us about DOGE
An advocacy group is pushing for the agency to release more information.
www.theverge.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This article features great quotes from POGO's Scott Amey:
“That’s part of it: Throw out a lot of smoke, divert, and take a lot of time, and then like with many things, America loses interest and it’s not a story anymore."
“That’s part of it: Throw out a lot of smoke, divert, and take a lot of time, and then like with many things, America loses interest and it’s not a story anymore."
Today, Congress passed an NDAA that not only raises the Pentagon’s budget— it was stripped of #RightToRepair provisions that would have actually helped our servicemembers, and it does nothing to rein in the admin's misuse of our military.
December 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Today, Congress passed an NDAA that not only raises the Pentagon’s budget— it was stripped of #RightToRepair provisions that would have actually helped our servicemembers, and it does nothing to rein in the admin's misuse of our military.
From last month, a must-read Q and A with @virginiajburger.bsky.social:
"There is no nuance to it — if any service member receives an order that is unlawful, they must refuse to execute it."
"There is no nuance to it — if any service member receives an order that is unlawful, they must refuse to execute it."
Military Oaths and Unlawful Orders
A few important questions and answers from our senior defense policy analyst
www.pogo.org
December 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
From last month, a must-read Q and A with @virginiajburger.bsky.social:
"There is no nuance to it — if any service member receives an order that is unlawful, they must refuse to execute it."
"There is no nuance to it — if any service member receives an order that is unlawful, they must refuse to execute it."
Read the latest from @jdspielberger.bsky.social: Why and How the Hatch Act Must Be Strengthened ⬇️
Fact Sheet: Why and How the Hatch Act Must Be Strengthened
Congress must bolster the law limiting federal employees’ on-the-job political activity to enable better accountability when political appointees don’t comply.
www.pogo.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Read the latest from @jdspielberger.bsky.social: Why and How the Hatch Act Must Be Strengthened ⬇️
Yesterday @veritasdhg.bsky.social was on @cnbc.com to talk about the FDA sending dozens of staffers overseas to a conference during the shutdown.
Check out the excellent investigation ⬇️
Check out the excellent investigation ⬇️
FDA approved a $250,000 Singapore work trip during government shutdown, records show
The FDA sent 31 staffers to a Singapore conference during the shutdown, records show, raising questions of optics, spending and the agency's strained resources.
www.cnbc.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Yesterday @veritasdhg.bsky.social was on @cnbc.com to talk about the FDA sending dozens of staffers overseas to a conference during the shutdown.
Check out the excellent investigation ⬇️
Check out the excellent investigation ⬇️
POGO's Greg Williams (@greg-williams-pogo.bsky.social) quoted in this piece on #RightToRepair's removal from the #NDAA:
"The provisions are nowhere near strong enough. They help catalog the problem, but they don’t really do anything to solve it."
Read the full piece:
"The provisions are nowhere near strong enough. They help catalog the problem, but they don’t really do anything to solve it."
Read the full piece:
Trump-backed military right to repair plan stripped from Congress' final defense bill
Congress dropped a bipartisan provision from Pentagon spending legislation that would have given the military right to repair equipment, drawing criticism from senators.
www.foxnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
POGO's Greg Williams (@greg-williams-pogo.bsky.social) quoted in this piece on #RightToRepair's removal from the #NDAA:
"The provisions are nowhere near strong enough. They help catalog the problem, but they don’t really do anything to solve it."
Read the full piece:
"The provisions are nowhere near strong enough. They help catalog the problem, but they don’t really do anything to solve it."
Read the full piece:
This week, POGO's @veritasdhg.bsky.social testified before the Senate.
In his testimony, he outlined the importance of oversight, what it is-- and, importantly, what is ISN'T.
Read more of what he had to say: https://bit.ly/4q3Ggei
In his testimony, he outlined the importance of oversight, what it is-- and, importantly, what is ISN'T.
Read more of what he had to say: https://bit.ly/4q3Ggei
December 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This week, POGO's @veritasdhg.bsky.social testified before the Senate.
In his testimony, he outlined the importance of oversight, what it is-- and, importantly, what is ISN'T.
Read more of what he had to say: https://bit.ly/4q3Ggei
In his testimony, he outlined the importance of oversight, what it is-- and, importantly, what is ISN'T.
Read more of what he had to say: https://bit.ly/4q3Ggei
“Having troops trained for war on the streets of American cities puts everyone at more risk. The more we normalize the blurring of those lines, the higher the risk that troops will be used for inappropriate purposes against the American people.” -POGO's David Janovsky in @latimes.com ⬇️
Trump must end National Guard deployment in L.A., judge rules
A federal judge ordered that control of federalized National Guard troops in California must return to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
www.latimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
“Having troops trained for war on the streets of American cities puts everyone at more risk. The more we normalize the blurring of those lines, the higher the risk that troops will be used for inappropriate purposes against the American people.” -POGO's David Janovsky in @latimes.com ⬇️
This week, POGO's Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette testified before Congress about necessary reforms to improve government oversight. Read his testimony here: https://bit.ly/4q3Ggei
December 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This week, POGO's Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette testified before Congress about necessary reforms to improve government oversight. Read his testimony here: https://bit.ly/4q3Ggei
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Congress should give service members the protections and the tools they need to refuse an obviously illegal order.
Make your voice heard on this vital issue NOW:
Make your voice heard on this vital issue NOW:
Tell Congress: Expand Protections for Service Members Refusing Unlawful Orders
Service members should have clearer legal protections if they refuse orders they believe to be unlawful. Tell Congress to act now.
act.pogo.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Congress should give service members the protections and the tools they need to refuse an obviously illegal order.
Make your voice heard on this vital issue NOW:
Make your voice heard on this vital issue NOW:
Congress should give service members the protections and the tools they need to refuse an obviously illegal order.
Make your voice heard on this vital issue NOW:
Make your voice heard on this vital issue NOW:
Tell Congress: Expand Protections for Service Members Refusing Unlawful Orders
Service members should have clearer legal protections if they refuse orders they believe to be unlawful. Tell Congress to act now.
act.pogo.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Congress should give service members the protections and the tools they need to refuse an obviously illegal order.
Make your voice heard on this vital issue NOW:
Make your voice heard on this vital issue NOW:
BIG NEWS!
@veritasdhg.bsky.social has been named one of @thehill.com Top Lobbyists of 2025!
We're so proud of the work Dylan does every day to advocate for a more effective and accountable government.
@veritasdhg.bsky.social has been named one of @thehill.com Top Lobbyists of 2025!
We're so proud of the work Dylan does every day to advocate for a more effective and accountable government.
Top Lobbyists 2025
Welcome The Hill's annual list of Top Lobbyists. President Trump's return to the White House brought a whirlwind of policy changes and political battles to Washington, D.C., creating both obstacles...
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
BIG NEWS!
@veritasdhg.bsky.social has been named one of @thehill.com Top Lobbyists of 2025!
We're so proud of the work Dylan does every day to advocate for a more effective and accountable government.
@veritasdhg.bsky.social has been named one of @thehill.com Top Lobbyists of 2025!
We're so proud of the work Dylan does every day to advocate for a more effective and accountable government.
.@veritasdhg.bsky.social is testifying before the Senate Small Business Committee in a hearing that just got started!
Tune in ⬇️ https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=41D31259-5DBB-46AE-A95A-174D21F48B17
Tune in ⬇️ https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=41D31259-5DBB-46AE-A95A-174D21F48B17
Running Government Like a Small Business: Cut Waste, Crush Fraud.
Disability Access Running Government Like a Small Business: Cut Waste, Crush Fraud. December 10 2025 2 : 30 PM - 5 : 00 PM 428A Russell Senate Office Building Archived Webcast Witness Panel 1 Mr. Luke Rosiak Investigative Reporter, The Daily WIre Nashv...
www.sbc.senate.gov
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
.@veritasdhg.bsky.social is testifying before the Senate Small Business Committee in a hearing that just got started!
Tune in ⬇️ https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=41D31259-5DBB-46AE-A95A-174D21F48B17
Tune in ⬇️ https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=41D31259-5DBB-46AE-A95A-174D21F48B17
Congress needs to take action to close the loopholes that the executive branch is using to appoint U.S. attorneys. We wrote a letter a few months ago highlighting these deeply concerning tactics:
December 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Congress needs to take action to close the loopholes that the executive branch is using to appoint U.S. attorneys. We wrote a letter a few months ago highlighting these deeply concerning tactics: