• 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 EST

    ... 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 EST

    ... 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 EST

    ... 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 ...

  • Judge denies Oregon's request to stop arrests by federal agents

    Judge denies Oregon's request to stop arrests by federal agents

    Jul 24, 2020 11:16 PM EST

    ... to take part in peaceful demonstrations without risking arbitrary arrest, detention, unnecessary use of force or other violations of their rights. The Justice Department’s inspector general says it will review the conduct of federal agents who responded to unrest in Portland and in Washington after concerns emerged from members ...

  • WATCH: Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says 'law and order will prevail' in Portland

    WATCH: Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says 'law and order will prevail' in Portland

    Jul 24, 2020 04:03 PM EST

    ... enforcement actions during the protests. The state of Oregon is seeking an order limiting federal agents’ arrest powers during the demonstrations.The Justice Department’s inspector general said Thursday it will review the conduct of federal agents who responded to unrest in Portland and in Washington after concerns emerged from ...

  • Judge blocks US agents from arresting observers in Portland

    Judge blocks US agents from arresting observers in Portland

    Jul 24, 2020 03:19 PM EST

    Trump in his tweet attempted to ridicule Wheeler, calling him the “Radical Left Mayor of Portland, who last night was booed & shouted out of existence by the agitators & anarchists.” The Justice Department’s inspector general said Thursday it will review the conduct of federal agents who responded to unrest in ...

  • News Wrap: Senate GOP says it has tentative deal on pandemic aid bill

    News Wrap: Senate GOP says it has tentative deal on pandemic aid bill

    Jul 23, 2020 10:55 PM EST

    ... that it was retaliation for his plans to publish a tell-all book. Cohen was convicted of campaign finance violations and lying to Congress. The inspector general for the U.S. Justice Department will review the actions of federal agents against protesters in Portland, Oregon, and in Washington, D.C ...

  • Watchdog to review conduct of federal agents in Portland, D.C.

    Watchdog to review conduct of federal agents in Portland, D.C.

    Jul 23, 2020 07:54 PM EST

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department inspector general said Thursday that it will conduct a review of the conduct of federal agents who responded to unrest in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C., following concerns from members of Congress and the public. The watchdog investigation will examine use-of-force allegations ...

  • Oregon governor says 'Trump troops' in Portland are escalating tensions, not easing them

    Oregon governor says 'Trump troops' in Portland are escalating tensions, not easing them

    Jul 20, 2020 10:37 PM EST

    ... by a nonlethal projectile fired by someone. I believe it was the Marshals Service. Or -- and the U.S. attorney has referred that to DHS inspector general for investigation. The -- we have heard DHS talk about the assaults and the attacks on the federal building, but the Federal Protective Service ...

  • Amid COVID-19 pandemic, health officials brace for insect-borne illnesses

    Amid COVID-19 pandemic, health officials brace for insect-borne illnesses

    Jul 20, 2020 03:39 PM EST

    ... of insecticide, which took place six times last year as cases surged. Maryland-based Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Inspector General’s office this month, arguing that 2019’s aerial spraying cost more than $2 million but wasn't effective in reducing EEE-carrying ...