Politics Jan 27 Trump’s firing of independent watchdogs raises concerns about government fraud and ethics By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat
Nation Jul 14 FBI seriously mishandled Larry Nassar case, Justice Department watchdog says The long-awaited watchdog report raises serious questions about how the Justice Department and the FBI handled the case. It highlights serious missteps at the FBI between the time the allegations were first reported until Nassar's arrest. By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Nation Sep 18 Government watchdog says FAA not prepared to update jet evacuation rules A government watchdog says the Federal Aviation Administration hasn’t updated standards for emergency airliner evacuations in nearly two decades. By Tom Krishner, Associated Press
Politics Aug 05 State Department watchdog resigns after predecessor’s ouster Akard's resignation also comes just two days after Democrats issued subpoenas for several of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's top aides to answer questions about the shakeup in the watchdog's office. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Politics Jun 02 Senate confirms special watchdog for pandemic recovery The Senate has confirmed a new inspector general to oversee money distributed as part of the $2 trillion economic rescue law. The move puts at least one watchdog in place as oversight of the money has lagged. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Apr 12 AP FACT CHECK: Trump attacks government watchdogs on false grounds By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press In firing one inspector general, sidelining another and assailing a third, President Donald Trump in recent days has put his aversion to agents of federal accountability on stark display in a country consumed by the coronavirus. Continue reading