Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 6hThis vote is happening soon. Don't let up the calls. We need you to STOP this bill, now. ⬇️ 001
Reposted by Project On Government OversightProject On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 29/09/2026Right now, members of Congress should be doing everything they can to restore your faith in them. Instead, they're voting on a bill that would continue the corrupt practice of congressional stock trading. Now is the time for action. act.pogo.orgTell Congress: Reject the Sham Congressional Stock TradingSome members of Congress are trying to tank real reform by passing a “congressional stock trading ban” that keeps the status quo intact. 062
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 29/09/2026Right now, members of Congress should be doing everything they can to restore your faith in them. Instead, they're voting on a bill that would continue the corrupt practice of congressional stock trading. Now is the time for action. act.pogo.orgTell Congress: Reject the Sham Congressional Stock TradingSome members of Congress are trying to tank real reform by passing a “congressional stock trading ban” that keeps the status quo intact. 062
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 29/09/2026Your senators are voting on a sham stock trading bill as soon as today. What can you do to block it? 📤 Email your senators using our link ☎️ Call Congress at 202-224-3121 🗣️ Share this post so your friends know what’s happening.act.pogo.orgTell Congress: Reject the Sham Congressional Stock TradingSome members of Congress are trying to tank real reform by passing a “congressional stock trading ban” that keeps the status quo intact. 021
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 29/09/2026The latest from POGO's surveillance expert, Don Bell: Congress must act to protect privacy and dismantle the surveillance state. Why? Because if the federal government can use unrestrained AI to spy on the public, the right to privacy will be obliterated. pogo.orgIs the Surveillance Reckoning Finally Here?As people across the country rise up against cameras tracking their every move, Congress must act to protect privacy and dismantle the surveillance state. 153
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 29/09/2026Now is the time to make your voice heard. Call your member of Congress and make sure they know we need REAL action on stock trading: (202) 224-3121. 032
Reposted by Project On Government OversightProject On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 28/09/2026The Stop Insider Trading Act is, simply put, weak. It doesn't do enough to stop the real problems caused by congressional stock trading. If the Senate wants to spend its limited time on this issue, they need to vote on the Restore Trust in Congress Act.politico.comSenate to vote on member stock trading billIt’s likely to be one of the chamber’s final votes before the midterms. 1175
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 28/09/2026There's all sorts of problems allowing seeds of corruption to grow in our government-- including congressional stock trading. This moment is an inflection point where Congress needs to take serious action:pogo.orgThe Corruption VortexWhen high-ranking government officials can profit from the crypto industry, prediction markets, and stock trading, corruption can thrive. 0104
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 28/09/2026The Stop Insider Trading Act is, simply put, weak. It doesn't do enough to stop the real problems caused by congressional stock trading. If the Senate wants to spend its limited time on this issue, they need to vote on the Restore Trust in Congress Act.politico.comSenate to vote on member stock trading billIt’s likely to be one of the chamber’s final votes before the midterms. 1175
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 27/09/2026Want the latest in accountability and transparency? We've got the newsletter for you. Check out the #WeeklySpotlight and subscribe to get it in your inbox every Saturday! pogo.orgProject On Government OversightPOGO is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that investigates and exposes waste, corruption, abuse of power, and when the government fails to serve the public or silences those who report wrongdoing. 042
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 27/09/2026Do you have a story to share about life in military housing? We've created a way for you to share it: www.research.net/r/T85L8QHresearch.netTell us your storyTake this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free. 041
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 25/09/2026As Congress moves toward codifying this year's NDAA, we wanted to provide you an update on where our recs for the bill stand. We're going to continue pushing for our priorities that have a path forward to making it into the final bill. pogo.orgPOGO’s FY27 NDAA Recommendations, RevisitedWe sent Congress concrete ideas for a more effective and more cost-effective national defense. The NDAA is almost done; here’s where things stand. 111
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 24/09/2026Once again, the Senate fails to reclaim its war powers. However, we're glad to see that senators on both sides of the aisle supported it. This isn't a partisan issue, it's a constitutional one. cbsnews.comIran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP supportThe Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter. 086
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 24/09/2026You want your members of Congress to be pro-oversight. That's why we put together a guide on exactly what members should do to strengthen accountability. Use it to demand that your representatives do everything they can to strengthen checks & balances:pogo.orgWhat It Means to Be a Pro-Oversight Member of CongressHere are eight constitutional principles every member of Congress should embrace to strengthen oversight, accountability, and checks and balances. 052
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 24/09/2026As soon as today, your senators could vote on a war powers resolution. Only Congress has the power to declare war. They must reclaim that power. Make sure your senators hear from you before they vote:act.pogo.orgTell Congress: Stop the Illegal War with IranPresident Trump is waging an illegal war on Iran. Congress needs to stop him right now. 030
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 23/09/2026The first of these events is happening today: a hearing on Flock's surveillance network. This is a huge chance for us to demand an end to warrantless surveillance & the data broker loophole. Tune in at 2:30 PM ET:bit.lyAlways Watching: Flock’s Nationwide AI Surveillance Network | United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryMeeting for Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism on September 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM 0113
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 23/09/2026There's a lot happening in the Senate this week. Make sure you're following us to see how it all turns out. 0114
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 23/09/2026We're #hiring! POGO is hiring a Social Media Editor to lead day to day social for @pogoinvestigates.bsky.social's accounts. Apply by October 6th ⬇️pogo.breezy.hrSocial Media Editor, POGO Investigates at Project On Government OversightFounded in 1981 in partnership with whistleblowers, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that works to expose waste, corruption, abuse of power, and other i... 063
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 22/09/2026Have you read our investigations into military housing and been reminded of your own experiences? If so, we want to hear from you. If you’ve experienced issues in military housing, your story deserves to be heard. Tell your story here:research.netTell us your storyTake this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free. 154
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 21/09/2026There's some serious conflicts of interest at hand when it comes to military housing contracts. @ziembavision.bsky.social of @pogoinvestigates.bsky.social talked about them with Federal News Network: federalnewsnetwork.comHow complex conflicts of interest plague military housing | Federal News NetworkIt's a mangled system when you have a tenants' bill of rights for service members where the housing companies participate in the drafting," René Kladzyk said. 041
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 21/09/2026President Trump’s ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico is an outrageous assault on the people’s right to know. A government that controls the news is an authoritarian government. We stand with these outlets. The President cannot get away with silencing coverage he doesn’t like. 040
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 21/09/20261/ Freedom of the press is one of the most essential and indispensable tools we have to keep this democracy a democracy. We need journalists in the room because you deserve to know what the government is doing as it's happening – not a censored version of the story. 150
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 21/09/2026Want to dive into our investigative team's reporting on mold in military housing? Look no further. Check out the full series here: pogo.orgDuty, Honor, Mold: Military Housing in CrisisPOGO is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that investigates and exposes waste, corruption, abuse of power, and when the government fails to serve the public or silences those who report wrongdoing. 041
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 21/09/2026We've been pushing for military housing reforms for years. Why? Because service members and their families are dealing with dire housing conditions, while negligent landlords continue to dodge accountability. That's unacceptable. 173
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 20/09/2026Congress needs to put real limits on how government surveillance tech can be used to monitor and track people. Your constitutional protections shouldn't be left behind. If you agree, reach out to your member of Congress: act.pogo.org/a/tell-congress-close-…act.pogo.orgTell Congress: Close The Data Broker LoopholeLaw enforcement is bypassing the Fourth Amendment by purchasing people’s data from private brokers. Congress needs to step in. 053
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 20/09/2026It's so important to get an accurate census count, especially when it comes to making sure seniors get the resources they need. However, seniors also face unique challenges when it comes to the census. Read our latest #CensusMatters report: pogo.orgCensus Matters: How the Census Shapes Funding for SeniorsIn FY 2023, billions of dollars went to census-guided programs serving seniors. A census miscount can influence where billions of dollars go. 086
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 18/09/2026Applications to become our new Director of Policy are due on September 23rd-- just a few days away! Get more info and submit your app here ⬇️ pogo.breezy.hrDirector of Policy at Project On Government OversightFounded in 1981 in partnership with whistleblowers, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that works to expose waste, corruption, abuse of power, and other i... 023
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 18/09/2026Want to know where things stand with the 2027 defense spending bill? @virginiajburger.bsky.social breaks down our recommendations to Congress and where they stand: pogo.orgPOGO's FY27 NDAA Recommendations, RevisitedWe sent Congress concrete ideas for a more effective and more cost-effective national defense. The NDAA is almost done; here's where things stand. 023
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 18/09/2026"Our great experiment in which government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed works only when citizens have access to information. That’s an experiment worth perfecting." John Hart and POGO's Sean Moulton on the vital importance of federal spending transparency:washingtonexaminer.comObama and Coburn built the receipt. It’s time to demand the itemized billTaxpayers need real-time government spending transparency. Closing local tracking blind spots requires updated federal legislation. 051
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 18/09/2026Congress needs to meet the moment. Otherwise, they risk dooming all of us to more corruption, more cynicism, and a massive breach of trust between the government & the people.pogo.orgThe Corruption VortexWhen high-ranking government officials can profit from the crypto industry, prediction markets, and stock trading, corruption can thrive. 046
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 17/09/2026POGO was proud to be one of the whistleblower advocacy groups that helped inform this final report. Read it all on the Government Accountability Office's website:gao.govU.S. GAO - Whistleblower Protection: DHS Should Ensure Timely Resolution of Retaliation ComplaintsFederal whistleblowers are critical to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in the government. However, they risk retaliation, such as demotion and firing... 0112
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 17/09/2026A new GAO report says the DHS watchdog took more than 3 YEARS to investigate most whistleblower reprisal claims. These timelines are incredibly harmful to whistleblowers— professionally, psychologically, and financially. On top of that, they could stop others from coming forward. 1106
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 17/09/2026"The rule of law to democracy is like oxygen to a human body. It is something that you absolutely need to survive, and yet it’s something that people just take for granted.” A stark warning from U.S. District Judge Patrick Schlitz on #ConstitutionDay. Must-read from @nytimes.comnytimes.comTrump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns 0125
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 17/09/2026Today is #ConstitutionDay. There's no better way to honor the Constitution than to reach out to your members of Congress and demand they protect the rights it guarantees. We need real limits on surveillance technology. Now. act.pogo.orgTell Congress: Close The Data Broker LoopholeLaw enforcement is bypassing the Fourth Amendment by purchasing people’s data from private brokers. Congress needs to step in. 086
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 17/09/2026Want to keep up with POGO's work? Make sure to subscribe to our newsletters and get the latest in oversight and accountability news sent straight to your inbox: act.pogo.orgSign up for POGO Alerts & UpdatesJoin our community and stay informed on the fight for a more effective and accountable government. 041
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 16/09/2026Your personal data is for sale, and the buyers could include ICE, the FBI, and the Pentagon. This should be illegal, but it isn't. Tell Congress to change that. Because it's long past time for real reform: bit.ly/4cPp1JH 063
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 16/09/2026This week, @veritasdhg.bsky.social talked to Congress about what they need to do to tackle corruption at this vital historical inflection point. 021
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 15/09/2026Make sure to read this thread about our lawsuit against USPS ⬇️ 052
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 15/09/2026Yesterday, @veritasdhg.bsky.social talked to members of Congress about what they can do to reign in corruption of this and any future president. Here's what he had to say: pogo.orgThe Corruption VortexWhen high-ranking government officials can profit from the crypto industry, prediction markets, and stock trading, corruption can thrive. 056
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 14/09/2026Today's @nytimes.com report about dangerous conditions at 'Alligator Alcatraz' goes to show how little we know about what is going on in DHS detention facilities. @pogoinvestigates.bsky.social has reported on the secrecy surrounding oversight of these facilities, which clearly need a real watchdog.pogo.orgDHS’s Secret Reports on ICE DetentionNew Records Confirm Abuses, Medical and Mental Health Care Failures, and Extensive Use of Solitary Confinement at Immigrant Detention Centers Across the Nation 042
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 14/09/2026In just a few minutes, POGO's @veritasdhg.bsky.social is joining this forum to discuss corruption within the Trump administration and the Trump family. It's going to be streaming live. Don't miss it: www.youtube.com/live/8aU322-1tGkyoutube.comGaming the System: How the Trump Family is Making Billions by Ripping off the American PeopleWhile Americans struggle to buy groceries and pay rent, President T... 443
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 14/09/2026“Right now, the commonwealth of Kentucky only has half of the representation it is due. That is a fundamental problem.” -@veritasdhg.bsky.social on Sen. McConnell's prolonged absence from Capitol Hill cnn.comWhat we know about when Mitch McConnell will return to the Senate | CNN PoliticsThe Senate is set to return Monday after a five-week recess, and it is still unclear if GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell will end his three-month absence from the Capitol due to health issues. 1105
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 13/09/2026ICYMI: we're hiring a Director of Policy! This role works closely with our advocacy team and other experts to translate policy expertise into advocacy solutions. Applications are due on September 23rd. Get more info and submit your app here ⬇️pogo.breezy.hrDirector of Policy at Project On Government OversightFounded in 1981 in partnership with whistleblowers, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that works to expose waste, corruption, abuse of power, and other i... 011
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 12/09/2026POGO's @virginiajburger.bsky.social on vacuum of experienced leadership at the Pentagon: "However, as more and more respected senior leaders are either fired or depart of their own accord, it will unquestionably lead to doubts about the validity of the decisions of those at the top.”thedailybeast.comDark Reality of Pentagon Pete’s Purge Exposed by InsiderHegseth’s “warrior ethos” campaign could lead the U.S. military into trouble. 0105
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 11/09/2026On prediction markets, you can put money on some serious topics, like wars or gov't shutdowns. This sets up huge accountability issues when it comes to who has access to info and what they use it for. That's why we've called on Congress to stop gov't officials from profiting off these markets. 194
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 11/09/2026The Trump administration wants to change how it runs the census, and the proposed changes could reshape voting maps and exclude millions. Our ongoing #CensusMatters series details exactly why a miscount could be so dangerous. Read the latest report: pogo.orgCensus Matters: How the Census Shapes Funding for SeniorsIn FY 2023, billions of dollars went to census-guided programs serving seniors. A census miscount can influence where billions of dollars go. 043
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 10/09/2026There's many reasons why it's important to get an accurate census count, especially when it comes to making sure seniors get the resources they need. However, seniors face unique challenges when it comes to the census. pogo.orgCensus Matters: How the Census Shapes Funding for SeniorsIn FY 2023, billions of dollars went to census-guided programs serving seniors. A census miscount can influence where billions of dollars go. 043
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 10/09/2026We're hiring! POGO is looking for a talented Director of Policy to advance POGO’s policy agenda with Congress and the executive branch. This role supervises POGO’s policy teams. Learn more about the role and apply by September 23rd!pogo.breezy.hrDirector of Policy at Project On Government OversightFounded in 1981 in partnership with whistleblowers, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that works to expose waste, corruption, abuse of power, and other i... 034
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 09/09/2026Our newest #CensusMatters report is out today, diving into the ways that the census shapes funding for America's seniors. pogo.orgCensus Matters: How the Census Shapes Funding for SeniorsIn FY 2023, billions of dollars went to census-guided programs serving seniors. A census miscount can influence where billions of dollars go. 021
Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 09/09/2026“If the government is purchasing our data and our location data and they can use artificial intelligence to create these kinds of profiles, then there is no privacy. ... Entire communities can be surveilled, entire groups of people." -POGO's Don Bellthecentersquare.com25 years after 9/11: Debate over govt surveillance powers persists(The Center Square) – The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center occurs as a political battle rages in Congress over government surveillance powers 080