According to our report, massive amounts of grant funding can't be tracked to the local level. The government owes it to you to be able to tell you where your tax dollars are going. Sean Moulton talked to The National Desk about our new federal spending report.

Hundreds of millions in taxpayer money unable to be traced by govt watchdogs

It's money that's meant for local communities around the United States: federal grants used to support schools, healthcare for children, veterans.

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Our experts reviewed USAspending.gov data, and you won’t believe what they found: There is more than $700 BILLION in federal grant funding (made up of YOUR taxpayer $) that can’t be tracked to the local level. That’s just one of our findings:

Tracking Taxpayer Dollars: Fixing a Flawed System for Federal Spending Data

A review of USAspending.gov data reveals significant problems tracking spending to the local level, but there are fixes available.

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DHS pays a private contractor up to $915M to convince detained immigrants to "self-deport." Rival prison and deportation-flight companies are now fighting to take the contract away. Read our investigation https://www.pogo.org/investigates/dhs-contractors-battle-over-immigration-crackdown-profits

The government doesn’t know exactly where it put $700 billion—of YOUR tax dollars. Our review shows that 74% of federal grant funding could not be tracked to any local level.

Tracking Taxpayer Dollars: Fixing a Flawed System for Federal Spending Data

A review of USAspending.gov data reveals significant problems tracking spending to the local level, but there are fixes available.

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We won't stop saying it: Congress must act to prevent government officials from profiting off of prediction markets.

The fight over FISA reform is ongoing. If you want to understand what's at stake, look no further than this Q & A with our surveillance expert, Don Bell:

Closing the Data Broker Loophole: A Q&A With a Privacy Expert

A key section of a post-9/11 surveillance law is up for reauthorization in Congress. Here’s why it matters.

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"Two of the largest military housing providers in the country have been investigated by the Department of Justice for fraudulent practices. Neither lost their military housing contracts with the government."

How a Military Housing Watchdog Games the System

As military families struggle to find affordable and safe housing, a real estate behemoth lines its pockets.

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We're proud to support this legislation from @booker.senate.gov to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices. This is a common-sense solution that would bring SCOTUS in line with courts throughout the country:

Booker Reintroduces Supreme Court Term Limits Bill to Restore American's Trust in the Court | U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey

<p><strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.</strong><em> </em>– U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) are pushing to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices, reintroducing the <em>Suprem...

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A group of 15 former inspectors general wrote this letter OPPOSING legislation that would abolish CIGIE. CIGIE is a vital agency. Without it, the future and independence of the IG system is in jeopardy.

Former IGs to Congress: Protect CIGIE’s Independence

15 former inspectors general oppose legislation to abolish the IG coordinating body and consolidate control of federal oversight within the Executive Office of the President

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Today's vote on Todd Blanche has been postponed. Keep adding your names to demand that Congress deny his confirmation:

“No” to Trump’s Yes-Man

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You need an attorney general who's capable of standing up for justice and standing up to the president — not someone who sees himself, still, as the president's personal lawyer. Demand that Congress deny Todd Blanche's confirmation. Add your name:

You need an attorney general who's capable of standing up for justice and standing up to the president — not someone who sees himself, still, as the president's personal lawyer. Demand that Congress deny Todd Blanche's confirmation. Add your name:

“No” to Trump’s Yes-Man

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Even though the Pentagon talks about embracing innovation and new companies, its $1.5T budget request boosts troubled programs and contracting giants. Our investigation:

$1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Benefits Top Contractors

Despite rhetoric about embracing innovation and new companies, the Pentagon’s $1.5T budget request boosts troubled programs and contracting giants.

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Read the new report by @pogo.org senior defense policy analyst @virginiajburger.bsky.social, The American Military’s Center of Gravity: What Operation Epic Fury revealed about munitions procurement www.pogo.org/reports/the-...

The American Military’s Center of Gravity

What Operation Epic Fury revealed about munitions procurement.

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"Congress can and should play a bigger part in ensuring that taxpayer dollars and the requirements of modern war are being balanced appropriately."

The American Military’s Center of Gravity

What Operation Epic Fury revealed about munitions procurement.

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Massive loopholes in FISA allow the gov't to collect YOUR personal data w/o a warrant. It doesn't matter who is in power. This is unconstitutional. The confirmation of Jay Clayton to become Director of Nat'l Intelligence does nothing to change the urgent need for FISA reform. Our full statement:

Clayton Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence Does Not Erase Mass Surveillance Concerns

Congress must continue to refuse to reauthorizer FISA until reforms are included.

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The attorney general is supposed to work for you, not the president. But everything we've seen from Todd Blanche proves that he does not have loyalty to you. Demand that Congress deny Todd Blanche's confirmation. Add your name:

“No” to Trump’s Yes-Man

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We need all hands on deck to save CIGIE, an essential agency that unites and oversees all inspectors general across the government. But a new bill would abolish CIGIE. Please email your reps and tell them to reject this bill. Once you do that, share this post to get the word out!

Tell Congress: Save CIGIE

A bill that would abolish the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) is coming to Congress. We need to stop it.

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Come join the POGO team! We're hiring a Fact Checker/Editor. Submit your application by August 5th! ⬇️

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Founded 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...

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This week, the Senate will vote on Todd Blanche's nomination. He cannot and should not be our next Attorney General. We need an AG who can commit to upholding rule of law, but Blanche seems more committed to serving the president's personal interests.

"There’s a revolving door of employees between JLL and the housing companies it’s supposed to oversee." Read more in our latest investigation: How a Military Housing Watchdog Games the System

How a Military Housing Watchdog Games the System

As military families struggle to find affordable and safe housing, a real estate behemoth lines its pockets.

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You are owed a final tally of DOGE's impact. The Trump administration had admitted it has no plans to provide one.

DOGE Owes Us an Explanation

Transparency and oversight are key to reducing government waste. Sunsetting without issuing a final report shows DOGE never really cared about either.

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We need you to raise your voice in support of CIGIE. This is a small but essential agency that unites and oversees all the inspectors general across the government. A new bill is threatening the future of CIGIE. Tell your reps that it cannot pass:

Tell Congress: Save CIGIE

A bill that would abolish the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) is coming to Congress. We need to stop it.

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"If Congress is serious about bringing an end to this prolonged conflict, it must also refuse the administration’s request to fund it." POGO's David Janovsky in @aljazeera.com ⬇️

US House votes to limit Iran war for first time since ceasefire breakdown

Senate fails to pass latest War Powers resolution, in largely symbolic move attempting to reign in Trump.

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This week, three men who were deported and sent to CECOT last year without a trial have sued CSI Aviation, the airline contractor who transported them. If you want to get the background on CSI Aviation, check out our investigation into them from last year:

Meet the ICE Contractor Running Deportation Flights

CSI Aviation could make billions of dollars running deportation flights, despite its involvement in numerous high-profile controversies.

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To be clear, we're still in the same war the House already voted to end. But we're glad to see it reaffirm that we want no part in an illegal war. If Congress is serious about bringing an end to this war, it must refuse the admin's request to fund it.

House again rebukes Trump on Iran, approving resolution to limit war powers

The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.

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A sham stock trading ban is worse than no ban at all. Congress shouldn’t gamble with ethics reform by passing a bill that leaves loopholes for lawmakers to make a profit. The public deserves a real, enforceable stock trading ban — not political theater.

POGO is hiring! We're looking for a Fact Checker/Editor to help ensure our written products advance our mission to expose corruption and abuse of power in the federal government. Submit your application here by Aug 5th! ⬇️

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CIGIE is a little-known agency but it plays a big role in bringing waste and corruption in YOUR government to light. This legislation passed out of committee today. Make sure your reps know it cannot move any further.

Tell Congress: Save CIGIE

A bill that would abolish the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) is coming to Congress. We need to stop it.

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We wrote to Congress explaining exactly why new legislation to abolish the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (aka CIGIE) is so dangerous. If you agree, make sure to tell your legislators to reject this bill: https://bit.ly/4vIy7yk

Inspector general group would be axed under new House GOP bill

Supporters of the measure pointed to a recent Government Accountability Office report that found the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency frequently missed requirements when i...

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"Jones Lang LaSalle has extensive business ties with the firms it is supposed to independently monitor, including some of the largest military housing providers in the nation." https://bit.ly/4wboUQ9