• News Wrap: Oil producers agree to cut global supply

    News Wrap: Oil producers agree to cut global supply

    Apr 10, 2020 10:45 PM EST

    ... the presidency. Judy Woodruff: Barr gave no details, but he had already ordered a review of how the Russia probe investigation began. A Justice Department inspector general has determined that the FBI was justified in launching the probe. As the coronavirus pandemic gains momentum on the continent of Africa, Ebola ...

  • Shields and Brooks on COVID-19 suffering, Sanders’ exit

    Shields and Brooks on COVID-19 suffering, Sanders’ exit

    Apr 10, 2020 10:30 PM EST

    ... one, then we will do the other, we're not going to have a big fight about it. But we lack that elemental social trust. Judy Woodruff: Mark, a quick word about the inspector general decision. Mark Shields: Judy, I mean, it's obvious. It's part of the vendetta.

  • WATCH: Trump holds meeting on small business relief, seeks $250 billion more for payrolls

    WATCH: Trump holds meeting on small business relief, seeks $250 billion more for payrolls

    Apr 07, 2020 07:48 PM EST

    “Jobs are literally being saved as we speak,” McConnell said in a statement announcing his move. “Congress will need to provide more funding or this crucial program may run dry. That cannot happen,” he said. Underscoring the tension, the push comes as Trump sidelined the acting inspector general tasked ...

  • Trump sidelines watchdog tapped for virus rescue oversight

    Trump sidelines watchdog tapped for virus rescue oversight

    Apr 07, 2020 05:28 PM EST

    ... inspector general at the Pentagon and appointed an acting one to serve in Fine's place, according to an email from an assistant Defense Department inspector general that was obtained by The Associated Press. The demotion disqualifies Fine from serving on the oversight board, which was created by Congress to ...

  • New HHS survey reveals the COVID-19 challenges U.S. hospitals face

    New HHS survey reveals the COVID-19 challenges U.S. hospitals face

    Apr 06, 2020 10:50 PM EST

    ... it? Ann Maxwell: That's a great question. And one of the reasons we did this is because we realized that, at the Office of Inspector General, as an independent oversight body, we had a unique role. We could take this information and give it a platform and deliver it ...

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on postponed primaries, Trump-Biden call

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on postponed primaries, Trump-Biden call

    Apr 06, 2020 10:20 PM EST

    ... at Vice President -- former Vice President Biden. And Biden is entirely focused on Trump and coronavirus. Lisa Desjardins: Just one minute left. I'm sorry (AUDIO GAP) Quickly, Tam, what do you make of the president firing the inspector general for the intelligence community, Michael Atkinson? Politically (AUDIO GAP) upside?

  • Trump suggests firing watchdog was payback for impeachment

    Trump suggests firing watchdog was payback for impeachment

    Apr 05, 2020 01:18 PM EST

    ... the firing, which were obtained by The Associated Press, Trump said that it is “vital” that he has confidence in the appointees serving as inspectors general, and “that is no longer the case with regard to this inspector general.” Trump said Atkinson would be removed from office in 30 days ...

  • Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint

    Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint

    Apr 04, 2020 12:45 PM EST

    ... Integrity and Efficiency and the inspector general at the Department of Justice, criticized the removal of Atkinson and defended his handling of the Ukraine case.“Inspector General Atkinson is known throughout the Inspector General community for his integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the rule of law and independent oversight," Horowitz ...

  • What the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill means for you

    What the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill means for you

    Mar 26, 2020 01:36 PM EST

    ... over the weekend. An inspector general must be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate to oversee this program. Their title will be “Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery.” The bill specifically says that the inspector general cannot have any previous business relationship with the president, vice president, any ...

  • ‘We’re ready’ to pass Senate’s economic relief bill in the House, says Pelosi

    ‘We’re ready’ to pass Senate’s economic relief bill in the House, says Pelosi

    Mar 25, 2020 10:53 PM EST

    And that -- part of that is to have the -- America's working families benefit from the resources that we're putting into the bill. Judy Woodruff: So, just two quick questions. You are satisfied at this point with the corporate oversight in here, inspector general provisions, the oversight board? House ...