Watchdog Roundup: Week of June 15, 2026 — GAO Warns U.S. Debt Now Rivals the Entire Economy
GAO says federal debt now rivals the entire U.S. economy. Our weekly roundup also covers new CRS, DOJ inspector general, POGO, ProPublica, Judicial Watch, and Capital Research Center findings.
Legislative Watch: Week of June 15, 2026 — Senate Moves Bipartisan Housing Overhaul Toward President’s Desk
The Senate advanced the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act toward final passage as the FY2027 NDAA cleared committee near $1.15 trillion, a $70 billion ICE/CBP reconciliation package became law,…
Global Corruption Watch: Week of June 16, 2026 — Cyprus Ex-President Faces Criminal Referral Over Golden Passports for Russian Oligarchs
A weekly digest of international corruption: Cyprus refers its former president for prosecution, the FATF expands its grey list, Treasury sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchanges, and a London jury acquits…
Sanctions Watch: Week of June 15, 2026 — Treasury Targets Hizballah’s Financial Network
OFAC hit Hizballah-linked firms, China-based Iran weapons procurement networks, and Cuba’s state oil company CUPET, while Commerce and the White House escalated tariff and customs enforcement.
Spending Watch: Week of June 15, 2026 — GAO Sounds Debt Alarm as Deficit Hits $1.2 Trillion
A weekly review of federal spending: GAO projects debt at 251% of GDP by 2056, $186 billion in improper payments, billions in new defense awards, and $1.1 billion in FEMA…
Court Watch: Week of June 15, 2026 — Justices Narrow Federal Gun Ban for Drug Users in Hemani
The Supreme Court’s June 18 ruling in United States v. Hemani led a busy end-of-term week that also brought new cert grants on six-person juries and immigration detention, a Roy…
Public Records Roundup: Week of June 15, 2026 — USPS Audit Flags $349 Million in Counterfeit-Stamp Losses
Federal inspectors general dominated the week's public records, led by a Postal Service audit estimating more than $349 million in counterfeit-stamp losses. Ten notable releases, with links to the source…
Capitol Watch: June 20, 2026 — Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution, Advances Housing Bill
The Senate blocked an Iran War Powers resolution 47-48 and advanced a bipartisan housing bill 87-8, while confirming an Eighth Circuit judge and vetting a slate of senior nominees. TIJ's…
Federal Register Watch: June 18, 2026 — Medicare PBM Pay Limits Move Toward 2028 Rollout
CMS opens a comment window on pharmacy benefit manager pay ahead of 2028 limits, as the CFTC, FDA, EPA and Commerce post new rules and notices in the June 18…
DOJ Watch: June 20, 2026 — Five Charged in Alleged White House UFC Attack Plot
A daily digest of U.S. Department of Justice enforcement actions: an alleged White House UFC attack plot, a 26-defendant Rhode Island RICO indictment, a Florida hate-crime mass-shooting case, ISIS material-support…