In a surprising move, Joe Allen, the acting inspector general of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), was recently removed from his position. This decision came at a time when the FHFA, usually a behind-the-scenes player, has been making waves under the leadership of Bill Pulte, a vocal suppor
A new health surveillance system is making waves, but is it really here? The CDC's upcoming budget includes a mention of the "Biothreat Radar Detection System, " a high-tech tool designed to quickly identify emerging germs. However, the details are scarce, and the system's existence is shrouded in m
The UN's nuclear watchdog has sounded the alarm. Iran has been boosting its production of highly enriched uranium. This is a big deal because this type of uranium is close to what's needed for nuclear weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has shared a confidential report. It reveals
The former head of a federal watchdog agency has decided to stop fighting a legal battle to keep his job, according to a statement released on Thursday. This decision comes after a federal appeals court in Washington sided with the Trump administration, allowing the removal of the head of the Office
A federal appeals court has given President Donald Trump the green light to temporarily remove the head of a key government watchdog agency. This decision comes as a legal battle over the firing continues to unfold. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals issued a brief, unsigned order on Wednesday afternoo
The U. S. Department of Agriculture is at the center of a heated debate. A government watchdog is pushing for the reinstatement of over 5, 000 probationary employees. These workers were let go, often with little explanation, as part of efforts to shrink the federal workforce. The Office of Special C
A federal judge in Washington recently made a decision that has shaken up the political landscape. She ruled that the head of a federal watchdog agency, Hampton Dellinger, must keep his job. This came after President Trump tried to remove him from his position. The judge stated that Trump's attempt
The Supreme Court made a decision on a Friday. They said President Trump can't fire a government lawyer right now. This lawyer is in charge of a watchdog agency. The court's decision was brief and unsigned. It hinted that they might revisit the issue soon. A trial judge's temporary order is set to e
In a surprising move, the Supreme Court recently decided to keep Hampton Dellinger, the head of an independent agency that looks into whistleblower claims, in his job for a bit longer. This decision came after President Donald Trump tried to fire Dellinger shortly after returning to the White House.
President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by letting go of several government watchdogs, also known as inspectors general. These watchdogs are vital for keeping federal agencies in check and keeping lawmakers informed. The White House claims that some firings were due to poor performance, but i
