If Trump and the American people care about draining the swamp, we should take seriously the findings of the Inspectors General and embrace them as the Government watchdogs they are. … READ MORE
Oversight
Senator Paul’s Latest Oversight Report Finds $50 Billion in Wasteful Spending
What do Panamanian frogs, an abandoned Civil War-era mental hospital, and the Pakistani film industry have in common? Your tax dollars were spent to support each of them. These are … READ MORE
Spooky Spending: 10 Scary Government Expenditures
The Feds Love Frankenstein (2017) - $10,000 We’ve written about the $300,000 Indiana “Frankenfest” festival that included everything from franken yard games to a Franks-N-Steins beer garden, but this year … READ MORE
F-35 Program Fooling the American People
The famous phrase, “fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice shame on me” does not apply to the federal government. Or maybe it does, but officials don’t fully … READ MORE
McCain’s Enduring Example of Service and Sacrifice
This week, the nation remembers the remarkable life and journey of John McCain. John was a colleague, partner, and ally in the Senate. He was also a friend. I join with … READ MORE
The ‘Corroding Hangar Queens’
As the nation mourns the death of John McCain, Congress must continue with regular order, including approval for military funding. Known for being a Department of Defense (DoD) budget hawk, … READ MORE
Defense Budget Disaster Looming With Creation Of Space Force
Last week, Vice President Pence unveiled Space Force—the sparkling new military branch and future employer to thousands of children with Luke Skywalker jammies and Millennium Falcon bedsheets. But while the … READ MORE
Senators to White House: “Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickels”
If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase ‘don’t take any wooden nickels,’ that’s probably because you weren’t born around 1912 and your name isn’t Mildred or Milton. It’s an old expression … READ MORE