• Embattled postal leader is a Trump donor with deep GOP ties

    Embattled postal leader is a Trump donor with deep GOP ties

    Aug 20, 2020 08:41 PM EDT

    ... Lawmakers pressed DeJoy for the rationale behind his actions and repeatedly complained that he has not being forthcoming about his policies, leading the agency's inspector general to open an inquiry. At the same time, Trump has acknowledged that he is blocking an emergency aid package for the Postal Service ...

  • Senate panel finds Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election

    Senate panel finds Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election

    Aug 18, 2020 08:49 AM EDT

    ... the dossier's allegations remain uncorroborated “nearly four years after Steele delivered the first of these memos.” A separate investigation by the Justice Department’s inspector general also faulted the FBI for errors and omissions related to the Steele dossier as it sought surveillance warrants. Rubio said in a statement ...

  • Q&A: What's happening at the US Postal Service, and why?

    Q&A: What's happening at the US Postal Service, and why?

    Aug 15, 2020 04:40 PM EDT

    ... also seeking a review of DeJoy's policy changes. In response to the letter, spokeswoman Agapi Doulaveris of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General said the office is "conducting a body of work to address the concerns raised.” She declined to elaborate. ___Associated Press writer Anthony Izaguirre ...

  • News Wrap: 3 wildfires rage out of control in Southern California

    News Wrap: 3 wildfires rage out of control in Southern California

    Aug 14, 2020 10:55 PM EDT

    ... rules at federal agencies, since the last Senate-confirmed DHS secretary resigned in 2019. The watchdog has now referred the issue to the agency's inspector general. In economic news, retail spending returned to pre-pandemic levels in July. But sales weren't quite as strong as analysts had hoped ...

  • Former FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review

    Former FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review

    Aug 14, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

    ... s investigation. That means additional findings from Durham could be released in the coming weeks. Clinesmith was referred for potential prosecution by the department's inspector general's office, which conducted its own review of the Russia investigation. Specifically, the inspector general accused Clinesmith, though not by name, of altering ...

  • Homeland Security officials were wrongly appointed, watchdog says

    Homeland Security officials were wrongly appointed, watchdog says

    Aug 14, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

    ... Ken Cuccinelli, are ineligible to run the agency under a federal law known as the Vacancy Reform Act. GAO said it has asked the DHS inspector general to review the situation and determine if the violation affects decisions they have taken at a time when the Department of Homeland Security ...

  • News Wrap: Russia approves vaccine for COVID-19

    News Wrap: Russia approves vaccine for COVID-19

    Aug 11, 2020 10:50 PM EDT

    ... last year to push some $8 billion to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, citing threats from Iran. The findings come after former Inspector General Steve Linick testified that State Department officials pressured him to drop the investigation. President Trump fired Linick in May. Seattle's police chief ...

  • News Wrap: Former deputy AG denies Obama influenced Russia probe

    News Wrap: Former deputy AG denies Obama influenced Russia probe

    Aug 05, 2020 10:50 PM EDT

    ... Woodruff: The Flynn probe later morphed into a full-blown investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.The U.S. State Department's acting inspector general, Stephen Akard, has resigned. Today's announcement gave no reason. Akard's predecessor, Steven Linick, was fired less than three months ago. Congressional ...

  • State Department watchdog resigns after predecessor's ouster

    State Department watchdog resigns after predecessor's ouster

    Aug 05, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

    ... dedication to the department and to our country," the department said in a statement. Akard's deputy, Diana Shaw, will serve as the new acting inspector general once Akard leaves on Friday. Although Akard had not been expected to become the permanent inspector general, his departure underscores the tumult and ...

  • Under scrutiny from lawmakers, Pompeo dismisses concerns about politics, morale

    Under scrutiny from lawmakers, Pompeo dismisses concerns about politics, morale

    Jul 30, 2020 10:40 PM EDT

    ... counted on to behave. Nick Schifrin: Linick recently testified that he -- after he and other inspectors general were fired, he's heard that current inspectors general are -- quote -- "fearful of retribution" by this administration. And, Judy, I have been told the same by a current inspector general. Judy Woodruff: And ...