Nation Sep 17 Trump's mass deportations led to a big drop in fentanyl investigations, report finds. Here's what to know By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Sep 04 'Toxic, intimidating and humiliating': Ex-labor secretary oversaw hostile work environment, watchdog finds A new report from Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General includes allegations that former Secretary Chavez-DeRemer “engaged in an inappropriate relationship” with a member of her security detail, and violated travel regulations and the department’s alcohol policies. By Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Politics Aug 17 Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets The review will examine government policies and wiretap investigations in which the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration may have learned of fentanyl deliveries before they happened but stood down to avoid jeopardizing larger prosecutions. By Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
Politics Jan 27 Watch 6:27 Trump's firing of independent watchdogs raises concerns about government fraud and ethics In another sweeping move of his second term, President Trump fired more than a dozen inspectors general, the non-partisan watchdogs appointed to protect against abuses of power, waste and mismanagement across federal agencies. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López discussed the… 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
Sep 18 Government watchdog says FAA not prepared to update jet evacuation rules By Tom Krishner, Associated Press A government watchdog says the Federal Aviation Administration hasn’t updated standards for emergency airliner evacuations in nearly two decades. Continue reading
Aug 05 State Department watchdog resigns after predecessor's ouster By Matthew Lee, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 02 Senate confirms special watchdog for pandemic recovery By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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