#### Civic Tech & Government Data Platforms - [Congress Legislators (GitHub)](https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislators): A community-maintained repository of up-to-date data on current and former members of the U.S. Congress, used by many civic tech apps. - [Congress.gov](https://congress.gov/): The official U.S. federal legislative information site, covering bills, laws, committee activity, and the full congressional record. - [GovTrack](https://govtrack.us/): An independent platform built on Congress.gov data, offering structured, searchable insights into U.S. legislation and lawmakers. "We’re tracking the activities of the United States Congress and the White House to make a more open and accountable government." - [FEC (Federal Election Commission)](https://fec.gov/): The official source of U.S. federal campaign finance data, including contributions, expenditures, and PAC filings. - [OpenSecrets (Center for Responsive Politics) ](https://opensecrets.org/): An independent organization that analyzes and visualizes campaign finance, lobbying, and influence data, primarily sourced from the FEC. - [CRS Reports](https://crsreports.congress.gov/): Public reports from the Congressional Research Service, explaining how Congress works and analyzing policy issues for lawmakers and the public. - [Vote.org](https://vote.org/): A nonprofit platform that helps millions of Americans register to vote, check their registration status, and access tools to participate in elections. - [Code for America](https://codeforamerica.org/): A civic-tech nonprofit that partners with governments to build modern, human-centered digital services that improve access to public benefits, justice, and community support. - [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page): A nonpartisan digital encyclopedia of U.S. politics and elections, providing detailed information on ballots, candidates, laws, and voting processes nationwide. - [Data USA](https://datausa.io/): Data USA puts public US Government data in your hands. Instead of searching through multiple data sources that are often incomplete and difficult to access, our platform provides an open, easy-to-use platform that turns data into knowledge. - [House Calendar for Budget Bill (aka: public services cuts). A useful calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=f0fa4f0a5899e035cfde52b7bd7f0d5d3af0d0e07947512b526e414186c1d51e@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York): Markup = The committees in charge of the various programs submit their proposed cuts to those programs to add to the larger budget bill. Each committee will be working overtime to get these in as they think speed is key to getting these through. #### News Organizations Covering Congress & Policy - [Roll Call](https://rollcall.com/): A longstanding source of Capitol Hill reporting, known for institutional, insider coverage of legislative developments and members of Congress. - [The Hill](https://thehill.com/): A daily political news outlet with a center-right tilt, offering breaking news, commentary, and Congressional updates. - [E&E News](https://eenews.net/): Environmental and energy policy reporting, including previews and summaries of Congressional hearings; now owned by Politico. #### Congress-Focused Newsletters - [First Branch Forecast](https://firstbranchforecast.substack.com/): A progressive-leaning weekly newsletter offering detailed insights into Congressional operations, reform, and institutional transparency. - [Hill Heat (Newsletter)](https://hillheat.news/): Regular email updates covering climate policy events, hearings, and advocacy from a progressive perspective. - [Punchbowl News](https://punchbowl.news/): A daily insider newsletter on Congressional maneuvering, power players, and behind-the-scenes legislative dynamics—corporate-funded, highly influential in D.C. #### Social Feeds - [Congressional Reporters on Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ra4gpdxejgppncm7ntha25p7/lists/3lb3oy22tve2g): A curated Bluesky list of reporters covering U.S. Congress, offering real-time updates, leaks, and behind-the-scenes context. - [Project 2025 tracker](https://www.project2025.observer/) A website tracking the progress of the Project 2025 agenda, something Trump said he had no involvement with, yet, many of these policies are being implemented right now.  ### What is Trump Doing? - [POTUS Tracker](https://potustracker.us/): Includes the POTUS's location, Executive Actions & Legislation, Truth Social Posts, and Official Presidential Schedule. - [OpenOMB](https://openomb.org/): tracks appointments issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget so you can see how quickly agencies may spend appropriated funds. - [AP’s Tracking of Cabinet Confirmations](https://apnews.com/projects/trump-cabinet-confirmation-tracker/): Keeps a running tally of which presidential nominees have been confirmed, rejected or are still pending. - [Brookings Regulation Tracker](https://www.brookings.edu/articles/tracking-regulatory-changes-in-the-second-trump-administration/): Logs major Trump‑era rule changes (new, delayed, repealed) with status updates and expert commentary. - [CNN Tracking Trump’s Executive Actions](https://www.cnn.com/politics/tracking-trump-executive-orders-actions-dg/index.html): Lists every executive order, proclamation and memo with current implementation status. - [Trump Tariff Tracker](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/geoeconomics-center/trump-tariff-tracker/): Catalogs tariffs imposed since 2017, showing who pays and the economic context. - [US: Trump’s First 100 Days an Assault on Rights](https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/04/24/us-trumps-first-100-days-assault-rights); Compilation of 100 Harmful Actions Offers Snapshot of Unfolding Crisis - [Trump Golf Track](https://trumpgolftrack.com/): Logs every golf outing and estimates taxpayer costs and CO₂ emissions. - [The Trump Tracker](https://trumptracker.github.io/): Checks each campaign promise against actual policy outcomes. - [Trump's Truth](https://trumpstruth.org/about): A public archive of Donald Trump's communications on TRUTH Social. We believe this is an essential part of the historical record, and that it must be preserved for its educational, journalistic and research value - [Donald's Twitter Wonderland](https://www.donaldstwitterwonderland.net/): A visual timeline showcasing the quantity, topics, and patterns of Mr. Trump's misleading tweets during his final year as 45th president in 2020–2021, along with how his followers engaged through likes. ### What is DOGE Doing? - [NY Times Federal‑Cuts Tracker](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/02/11/us/politics/trump-musk-doge-federal-workers.html): Maps which offices and programs have lost staff under Trump/Musk/DOGE. - [Musk‑watch DOGE Tracker](https://doge.muskwatch.com/): Compares Elon Musk’s claimed “savings” at the Department of Government Efficiency with verifiable numbers. - [CAP “Harms to People” Ledger](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hi3rYWNJY-P3vrip66euXvuh8sYebgm3bj6CTKbRa70/edit?tab=t.0): Center for American Progress’ spreadsheet of concrete harms caused by DOGE decisions. - [ProPublica DOGE Personnel List](https://projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-doge-tracker/): Keeps tabs on who is serving in Elon Musk’s demolition‑minded DOGE team. - [Spotlight On DOGE](https://spotlightondoge.us/): Independent Analysis of DOGE's Claimed Savings # Other - Gafasttrack.com: Site to take action and quickly see what bills are being voted on in GA! Very easy to use. - [Executive Order exploration tool which leverages AI to provide a simplified summary of EOs and some analysis.](https://joja-defector.github.io/executive-orders-explorer/) - [The Plot Against America](https://theplotagainstamerica.com/): The richest men in the country are in the final stages of a 40-year plan to kill America and crown themselves kings. It’s not a conspiracy anymore: they’re bragging about it. And they’re convinced they’ve got you too distracted to care.