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Just the Docs: Rep. Massie Forces House Vote on Eight Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Hegseth

Resolution: Rep. Massie Introduces Eight Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Hegseth.
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Recovering Stolen Money Is Key to Tackling Widespread Corruption

Clawing back corruptly obtained money may be the most viable approach for effective accountability and anti-corruption enforcement.
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What a Democratic Congress is Likely to Do on Foreign Policy

What actions the incoming House and Senate majorities may take on the Iran war, tariffs, foreign assistance, and more.

Getting Serious About Accountability in the United States

The fundamental principle that no person is above the law is an American value and a prerequisite to a functioning democracy.

Why the Department of Defense Should Keep its Name

Renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War would muddle the U.S. military’s mission and purpose.

After the Midterms: What to Expect on Congressional Oversight

Andy Wright joins Ryan Goodman to discuss the potential for oversight and investigations of the Trump administration in the next Congress.
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When the Executive Branch Resists: Five Questions Congress Should Ask

Five questions congressional investigators should ask when an executive branch agency refuses to provide the information they're seeking.
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Collection: Questions for Congress

Collection of articles with key oversight questions for the U.S. Congress by leading experts, organized by topic.

Congress’s Options in the Courts: Two Paths to Congressional Litigation Against the Executive Branch

An expert examines whether Congress has standing to pursue relief against the executive branch in federal court.
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Accountability Will Come – What Should It Look Like for the Department of Defense?

Failing to hold leaders accountable for the abuses of the Trump administration's Pentagon would invite future officials to repeat them.

Constitutional Collision Course

How Congress can help bolster federal judges and help stop Trump administration noncompliance with court orders.
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Questions for Congress: AI in Targeting and Civilian Protection

What Congress should ask Defense Department officials about its use of AI for targeting and the protections in place against civilian harm.
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