Former Trump adviser, and now-former Breitbart editor, Steve Bannon was wrong about a great many things. His importance was undoubtedly overstated, and no one exaggerated his power more than Bannon … READ MORE
Oversight
The President is Wrong on Earmarks
Tuesday afternoon, President Trump hosted lawmakers at the White House to discuss the impending immigration deal between Republicans and Democrats. In a move that many who have worked in politics … READ MORE
Former Senator Revels in Wasteful UFO Program, “I’m Not Embarrassed or Ashamed”
Last month, the New York Times ran a piece about the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, a secret program run by the Pentagon that was created to investigate UFO sightings … READ MORE
Quiz: What Do You Know About Government Spending?
Take the quiz below to find out how much you know about the federal government's spending habits! Share your results at the end! [wp_quiz id="2894"] … READ MORE
12 Ridiculous Things That Made Uncle Sam’s Christmas List
Take a journey with us along the 12 Days of Waste as we explore a dozen reasons reasons Uncle Sam was naughty this year. If nothing is done to curb … READ MORE
‘Doggie Hamlet’ Tops the List in Waste Watchdog’s New Report
Last month, government waste watchdog, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released his newest oversight report, Federal Fumbles Vol. 3: 100 Ways The Government Dropped The Ball. The report, which is similar … READ MORE
Welcome to Pursuit
“What about our kids and grandkids?” We’ve heard it countless times on campaign trails and in the chambers of Congress. It usually follows warnings of America’s unsustainable finances, severe demographic … READ MORE
Despite Ban, Earmarks on the Rise
Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released their annualCongressional Pig Book. The 2017 edition identifies 163 earmarks at a cost of $6.8 billion, an increase of 33.3% from FY2016 and … READ MORE