Federal Government
What Happens if Trump Never Fills All Those Empty Positions in the Executive Branch?
Following reports of an unusually chaotic and disorganized transition process, should Americans worry if positions in the executive branch are left vacant?
Gun Violence Researchers Actually Got Some Federal Funding
The new cash is encouraging, but still just a drop in the bucket compared to the federal money spent researching diseases like HIV and obesity, experts say.
North Carolina Governor Drops 'Bathroom Bill' Lawsuit Because It's Too Expensive
Between court costs, lost tourism revenue, and company boycotts, HB2 has cost the state an estimated $395 million since it was passed in March.
Why Is It So Hard to Fix a Violent Jail?
Inmates are dying preventable deaths as the feds try to get local sheriffs in line.
Why Are the Feds Buying Millions of Pounds of Cheese and Eggs?
Much like the dairy industry, egg producers are also feeling the crunch lately after a significant drop in demand and price.
The Government Has No Clue How Many People Have Experienced Sexual Assault
A new study finds that the federal government is unable to determine how widespread the problem of sexual assault is in the US, in part because no one is able to agree on a single definition of sexual violence.
The Secrets Inside 1960s Editions of the US Government's Private Drugs Newsletter
Trip reports from government researchers, confusion about how LSD gets made, and much more.
How 'Porn’s New King’ Allegedly Swindled a Native American Tribe Out of Millions
Former internet porn baron Jason Galanis has been busted for scamming members of the Oglala Sioux Nation out of $60 million. A professor of Native American studies explains why tribal communities are at risk of fraud.
We Train with the Michigan Militiamen on Today's 'Daily VICE'
Then Noisey follows rapper Allan Kingdom out into the Southern California wilderness to see where the musician finds inspiration.
Chelsea Manning Revealed How the US 'Insider Threat' Program Tries to Catch Whistleblowers
The soldier, who is currently serving a 35-year sentence for leaking classified information, obtained documents that show how the US is using profiling to prevent future leaks.
"Are You Moving Here Forever?" (Excerpt from 'The Oregon Standoff')
In this excerpt, a young reporter from a local school in Harney County interviews Ryan Bundy about the future of the occupation.
On The Line: Henry Langston Discusses the Oregon Standoff
VICE News' Henry Langston joined On The Line to take your questions about the Oregon Standoff.