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White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patients
A Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.
Protecting employees among top government challenges during pandemic
Agency inspectors general say that keeping employees and citizens safe in federal offices remains a top concern across the government.
By Jessie Bur
Watchdog: DEA lacks oversight of money laundering operations
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration failed to effectively oversee and manage undercover money laundering operations that move tens of millions of dollars of illegal drug proceeds each year through a network of government-approved fronts, according to a watchdog report.
Fired State Department watchdog says he was bullied by officials
Former Inspector General Steve Linick told Congress last week that two senior officials sought to block an inquiry into the arms deal, according to a transcript of the interview made public.
Congressional action could better protect watchdog independence
Congress can do more to protect the integrity and independence of inspector general offices, according to the Government Accountability Office.
By Jessie Bur
Senator vows to block counterterrorism, arms control nominees over watchdog firings
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley says he is blocking two Trump administration nominees until the White House provides adequate reasons for the termination of two inspectors general.
Ousted State watchdog confirms investigations into Pompeo
The investigation is part of a larger congressional efforts to find out more about President Trump’s recent moves to sideline several independent government watchdogs.
Trump seeks new arms deal with Saudi Arabia, says key senator
The Trump administration is pursuing a deal with precision-guided munitions with Saudi Arabia, just as prior sales to the kingdom are under scrutiny, a top Senate Democrat said Wednesday.
By Joe Gould
White House responds to trend of firing inspectors general
Sen. Chuck Grassley, an ally of the president, says that “without sufficient explanation, it’s fair to question the president’s rationale for removing an inspector general. If the president has a good reason to remove an inspector general, just tell Congress what it is."
Pentagon’s No. 2 watchdog official resigns
The departure, effective June 1, is the latest move in a broader shakeup of government watchdog agencies.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Congress may not like when Trump fires an inspector general — but it can’t stop him
No president until Donald Trump had asserted that by reporting findings to Congress, inspectors general were making unconstitutional intrusions into presidential and executive branch prerogative.
By Stanley M. Brand