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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.
This is a setback, but we want to be clear: we'll continue fighting for the Pentagon to prioritize service members.
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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.
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 ⬇️
Border czar Tom Homan's former clients are winning major federal contracts. Read the full story ⬇️
Border czar's former clients cash in on Trump's immigration crackdown
“So we've been trying to get access to Tom Homan...”
www.motherjones.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
-@virginiajburger.bsky.social, David Janovsky, and John Kamin with a must-read op-ed in #StarsAndStripes ⬇️
Domestic deployment has been shrouded in secrecy. The Senate must demand answers.
Opinion Domestic deployment has been shrouded in secrecy. The Senate must demand answers. By Virginia Burger, David Janovsky and John Kamin • December 4, 2025 Flowers and mementos are left near the Farragut West Metro station on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in...
www.stripes.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
"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 ⬇️
-@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:
Tune in to Greg Williams' conversation about this on @federalnewsnetwork.com:
POGO has new recommendations to improve the 2026 NDAA before it's finalized
Of the 750 recommendations Congress had for how the Defense Department is run, none had repealing any statutes "with military acquisition," Greg Williams said.
federalnewsnetwork.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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:
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.
The DHS watchdog enabling corruption
Learn about the documented issues in DHS watchdog corruption that reveal a concerning lack of action on whistleblower disclosures.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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.
Luna files discharge petition in push to ban member stock trading - Roll Call
“This place is broken, and it's a complete open sewer,” Burchett says, as GOP members launch another attempt to circumvent their leadership.
rollcall.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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.
Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans
Trump did not say how many troops would be sent to New Orleans or exactly when they would arrive.
www.militarytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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.
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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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
We need you with us.
Through the end of the year, your donation will go twice as far.
give.pogo.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
We need you with us.
Through the end of the year, your donation will go twice as far.
give.pogo.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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 ⬇️
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 who served as an active-duty Marine officer for nine years.
Military Oaths and Unlawful Orders
A few important questions and answers from our senior defense policy analyst
www.pogo.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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 who 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.
Congressional committees to scrutinize U.S. killing of boat strike survivors
The Senate and House armed services committees’ pledge followed a Washington Post report revealing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that a U.S. strike leave no survivors.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
These inquiries by Congress are absolutely essential in the wake of this lethal boat strike and disturbing reports about the illegal killing of survivors.
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We need you with us.
Through the end of the year, your donation will go twice as far.
give.pogo.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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 ⬇️
Navy Secretary "Appalled" by Barracks Conditions in Guam
Newly obtained photos reveal the “clearly neglected” conditions inside Guam barracks that prompted an uproar by Navy officials.
www.pogo.org
November 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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:
In May, Tim Stretton and Faith Williams wrote about one example that had just happened at the #LibraryOfCongress:
A Power Grab at the Library of Congress
Trump’s appointment of a DOJ official as acting librarian of Congress encroaches on the legislative branch’s independence and power.
www.pogo.org
November 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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:
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...
POGO's statement: www.pogo.org/post/deployi...
Deploying More Troops to D.C. Won’t Make Servicemembers or Residents…
We are sending thoughts to the National Guardsmen shot today in D.C. in an act of senseless violence, while also pushing back on the announcement to deploy 500 more National Guard troops to the city.
www.pogo.org
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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...
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.
Stephen Miller’s Financial Stake in ICE Contractor Palantir
Over a dozen Trump appointees in the White House and Department of Homeland Security have owned stock in the controversial company raising privacy concerns across the political spectrum.
www.pogo.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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!
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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!
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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...
Increasing Oversight of the Relief of Military Leaders
Congress can stop the politicization of the armed services and reverse the defense secretary’s abuse of power.
www.pogo.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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...
READ OUR LATEST ANALYSIS ⬇️
From @virginiajburger.bsky.social: Congress can, and must, stop the politicization of the armed services and reverse the defense secretary’s abuse of power.
From @virginiajburger.bsky.social: Congress can, and must, stop the politicization of the armed services and reverse the defense secretary’s abuse of power.
Increasing Oversight of the Relief of Military Leaders
Congress can stop the politicization of the armed services and reverse the defense secretary’s abuse of power.
www.pogo.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
READ OUR LATEST ANALYSIS ⬇️
From @virginiajburger.bsky.social: Congress can, and must, stop the politicization of the armed services and reverse the defense secretary’s abuse of power.
From @virginiajburger.bsky.social: Congress can, and must, stop the politicization of the armed services and reverse the defense secretary’s abuse of power.
Threatening a sitting politician with legal action for simply stating the law reeks of authoritarianism. This is a dangerous new step in the politicization of the Dept of Defense.
Pentagon launches 'thorough review' into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over video to troops
The Department of Defense on Monday said it is launching a "thorough review" into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly.
abcnews.go.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Threatening a sitting politician with legal action for simply stating the law reeks of authoritarianism. This is a dangerous new step in the politicization of the Dept of Defense.
Defense contractors are pushing to remove hard-fought #RightToRepair provisions from the Pentagon’s annual budget bill.
We need to urge Congress to hold its ground. Make your voice heard:
We need to urge Congress to hold its ground. Make your voice heard:
Tell Congress: Put Military Personnel Over Contractor Profits
Contracting companies are trying to weaken a key reform in the annual defense bill. We need to urge Congress to hold its ground.
act.pogo.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Defense contractors are pushing to remove hard-fought #RightToRepair provisions from the Pentagon’s annual budget bill.
We need to urge Congress to hold its ground. Make your voice heard:
We need to urge Congress to hold its ground. Make your voice heard:
There is no nuance to a service member's oath — if any service member receives an order that is unlawful, they must refuse to execute it.
Read more from POGO's expert on the matter, Senior Defense Policy Analyst Virginia Burger: https://bit.ly/47YeERO
Read more from POGO's expert on the matter, Senior Defense Policy Analyst Virginia Burger: https://bit.ly/47YeERO
Military Oaths and Unlawful Orders
A few important questions and answers from our senior defense policy analyst
www.pogo.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
There is no nuance to a service member's oath — if any service member receives an order that is unlawful, they must refuse to execute it.
Read more from POGO's expert on the matter, Senior Defense Policy Analyst Virginia Burger: https://bit.ly/47YeERO
Read more from POGO's expert on the matter, Senior Defense Policy Analyst Virginia Burger: https://bit.ly/47YeERO
Defense contractors are trying to remove right-to-repair provisions from the Pentagon’s policy bill. It would be unacceptable for Congress to put CEO profits over the safety of military personnel.
Email your reps & tell them to back strong right-to-repair provisions: https://bit.ly/48yOXGz
Email your reps & tell them to back strong right-to-repair provisions: https://bit.ly/48yOXGz
Tell Congress: Put Military Personnel Over Contractor Profits
Contracting companies are trying to weaken a key reform in the annual defense bill. We need to urge Congress to hold its ground.
act.pogo.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Defense contractors are trying to remove right-to-repair provisions from the Pentagon’s policy bill. It would be unacceptable for Congress to put CEO profits over the safety of military personnel.
Email your reps & tell them to back strong right-to-repair provisions: https://bit.ly/48yOXGz
Email your reps & tell them to back strong right-to-repair provisions: https://bit.ly/48yOXGz
We signed onto this letter because it's long past time to #StopTheTrades.
CREW, 9 groups call on the House to advance the Restore Trust in Congress Act - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW and 9 groups sent a letter urging members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor the Restore Trust in Congress Act.
www.citizensforethics.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We signed onto this letter because it's long past time to #StopTheTrades.
NEW FROM THE POGO INVESTIGATIONS DESK:
In June, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem issued a directive requiring her sign-off on any department obligations above $100,000. Since then, several contract awards have seemingly skirted that obstacle.
In June, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem issued a directive requiring her sign-off on any department obligations above $100,000. Since then, several contract awards have seemingly skirted that obstacle.
$99,999 DHS Contracts Balloon Under Kristi Noem’s Directive
Secretary Noem requiring her sign-off on spending above $100,000 has reportedly created backlogs of DHS contract awards. Some awards appear to skirt her review.
www.pogo.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
NEW FROM THE POGO INVESTIGATIONS DESK:
In June, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem issued a directive requiring her sign-off on any department obligations above $100,000. Since then, several contract awards have seemingly skirted that obstacle.
In June, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem issued a directive requiring her sign-off on any department obligations above $100,000. Since then, several contract awards have seemingly skirted that obstacle.