Inside Washington

Any hope of Puerto Rico finally becoming a state hinges almost entirely on Georgia’s Senate runoff on Jan. 5, 2021.

Most Americans have little knowledge of or experience with the Hatch Act. But for federal employees who violate it, the consequences can be quite severe.

According to David Williams, Mnuchin required members of the USPS Board of Governors to "come to his office to kiss the ring."

"This is why Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo didn't want former U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch to tell her story to the American people."

"The House arresting someone would be explosive and clearly should not be undertaken lightly. But the very explosiveness of it would be a way for the House to signal the seriousness of White House obstructionism to the public."

"I'm not sending anyone to jail yet, but it's good to know I have that ability."

Acting Director William Perry Pendley Has More Conflicts than a Cactus Has Needles

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is woefully underqualified to lead a public housing agency.

Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire informed the House Intelligence Committee chairman that he'd been directed by "a higher authority" to withhold the complaint

Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire informed the House Intelligence Committee chairman that he'd been directed by "a higher authority" to withhold the complaint