The Senate is preparing a vote on a war powers resolution that would EXPLICITLY curtail the president’s ability to attack Venezuela without congressional approval. This legislation MUST pass. Make your voice heard before the vote:

If you are looking for some clarity on why the airstrikes within Venezuela and capture of its president were illegal, look no further. Here’s a Q&A with David Janovsky, Director of The Constitution Project at POGO:

The administration is freezing funds to more states without any real, documented proof of fraud. Funds, might we add, that were appropriated by Congress. It appears they’re using fraud as an excuse to punish Democratic Party-led states.

The action Sec. Hegseth and the Dept. of Defense are taking against Senator Mark Kelly is a clear attack on his right to free speech. This is a partisan attack on a sitting senator, it's unconstitutional, and it cannot stand.

In case you missed it, our statement on the capture of Venezuelan President: "The administration has continually ignored the law to issue violent and seemingly unprovoked attacks on noncombatants while failing to provide Congress a single legitimate justification for its actions." Read more ⬇️

If you care about constitutional checks, this moment matters. Criminal charges don’t authorize unilateral military action. Congress must demand answers before this escalates further. ⬇️ https://www.pogo.org/press-center/release/capture-of-venezuelan-president-raises-urgent-constitutional-questions

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 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! ⬇️

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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."

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."

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 ⬇️

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:

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

“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

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:

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:

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 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

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:

“There’s just been video after video of excessive force — tackling people immediately, raids on apartment buildings. There’s just rampant violations of constitutional rights.” -@krhawkins.bsky.social

Frustrating news about the NDAA: weapons manufacturers have successfully lobbied to remove #RightToRepair provisions from the NDAA. This is a setback, but we want to be clear: we'll continue fighting for the Pentagon to prioritize service members.

New investigation from @schwellenbach.bsky.social w/ @motherjones.com @russchoma.bsky.social and @dfriedman.bsky.social: Border czar Tom Homan's former clients are winning major federal contracts. Read the full story ⬇️

"Service members are owed an understanding of the legal grounds on which their missions rest. In the wake of a tragic loss, this is especially important." -@virginiajburger.bsky.social, David Janovsky, and John Kamin with a must-read op-ed in #StarsAndStripes ⬇️

We've got some suggestions for how to improve the 2026 NDAA. From repealing outdated war authorizations and strengthening oversight, it's essential that Congress take action. Tune in to Greg Williams' conversation about this on @federalnewsnetwork.com:

For years we’ve been talking about the serious concerns we have with DHS IG Joseph Cuffari, who has misled Congress and undermined accountability. This reporting is just more evidence that he’s not fit to be an inspector general.

We’re so excited to see the Restore Trust in Congress Act coming to a vote. We’ve sounded the alarm about Congressional stock trading for years, and this bill is a common-sense bipartisan opportunity to #StopTheTrades.

We’ve said it time and time again: sending National Guard troops into our streets is not making you safer. These deployments need to stop, and Congress must put a check on this serious abuse of executive power.

Every dollar on #GivingTuesday makes a difference. In fact, it makes TWICE the difference, because we have a generous group of donors matching the first $35,000 in donations! Help us push back against abuse of power and protect democracy ⬇️

Every dollar on #GivingTuesday makes a difference. In fact, it makes TWICE the difference, because we have a generous group of donors matching the first $35,000 in donations! Help us push back against abuse of power and protect democracy ⬇️

Over the past week, we’ve been posting some of our most impactful analyses and investigations of the year. Here’s a more recent one—a #QandA with our Senior Defense Policy Analyst @virginiajburger.bsky.social#QandAwho served as an active-duty Marine officer for nine years.

These inquiries by Congress are absolutely essential in the wake of this lethal boat strike and disturbing reports about the illegal killing of survivors.

P.S. If you want to donate early, we have a generous group of supporters ready to match your gift!

Back in the spring, @ziembavision.bsky.social continued her vital work looking into the conditions in military housing with this incredible investigation ⬇️

This year, we saw many examples of executive overreach-- something POGO is committed to fighting. In May, Tim Stretton and Faith Williams wrote about one example that had just happened at the #LibraryOfCongress:

Our thoughts are with the two National Guardsmen shot in DC today and with their families. No one should face harm for simply doing their job. But more troops on DC streets isn’t the answer. This tragedy demands care, not escalation. POGO's statement: www.pogo.org/post/deployi...

In June, we published this major investigation into Stephen Miller’s financial ties to Palantir, a controversial company raising privacy concerns across the political spectrum.

A week from today is #GivingTuesday—a huge opportunity to give to the causes you care about. For the next week, we’re going to be posting some of our most impactful pieces of the past year so you can catch up on our work and see what your donation is supporting. Stay tuned!

Pete Hegseth "is removing capable military leaders for political theater rather than actual performance concerns": @pogo.org Senior Defense Policy Analyst Virginia Burger explains why Congress must strengthen oversight of the removal of senior military officers www.pogo.org/analysis/inc...