IRS encounters significant obstacles in the 2026 tax season because of staff reductions and new regulations, according to a watchdog.
IRS Faces Challenges Ahead of 2026 Tax Season WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayer advocates are raising alarms about the upcoming 2026 tax filing season. Given the significant number of IRS staff departures since the Trump administration came into power, this could create hurdles for taxpayers. Tax Advocate Erin M. Collins shared her annual report with Congress […]
Watchdog group Do No Harm challenges study that stated diverse medical facilities benefit Black patients
Prominent healthcare watchdog groups are challenging a widely referenced study that claims racially diverse healthcare facilities lead to better outcomes for Black patients. They argue this study is being leveraged to justify race-based diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, even though it doesn’t substantiate its main claim. Do No Harm, a nonprofit aimed at countering […]
Watchdog Attempts to Put Anti-ICE Group at the Mercy of Trump’s IRS
Conservative watchdog organizations are urging federal authorities to look into and potentially revoke the status of nonprofits believed to support anti-ICE protests. The Center for the Advancement of American Security (CASA) is requesting that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) examine Cooperative Cannon River (CCR), a nonprofit based in Minnesota, for financing protests that allegedly disrupt […]
Top aide to GOP Senate candidate may have misused resources and received special privileges, according to ethics watchdog.
OCC Report Accuses Mike Collins’ Chief of Staff of Misconduct A recent report from the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) suggests that Brandon Phillips, chief of staff for Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins of Georgia, employed a district intern with whom he had a “pre-existing personal romantic relationship.” The OCC report, distributed by the House […]
Facebook cited most in online complaints for featuring scam ads that cost users billions, according to a watchdog.
Study Links Facebook to Social Media Fraud A recent study has revealed that Facebook is now responsible for the majority of social media fraud, with critics suggesting that Mark Zuckerberg’s company prioritizes profits over user protection. Documents indicate that Meta expected to generate $16 billion from fraudulent ads last year, which is about 10% of […]
Chernobyl’s protective barrier can no longer prevent nuclear material escape following a drone attack, according to the UN watchdog.
Chernobyl Shield Compromised by Drone Attack The protective structure at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been rendered ineffective due to a drone strike, according to a report from the United Nations nuclear agency released on Friday. The so-called New Safe Confinement (NSC) suffered “significant damage” during a drone attack on February 14, as stated […]
Lawsuit claims that USA Gymnastics and a watchdog group did not investigate a coach’s abusive actions.
There’s been a troubling revelation involving a gymnastics coach recently. It turns out that Gardner had been prohibited from coaching young athletes for several years before his arrest. Allegedly, this was due to numerous accusations related to his conduct. Among the plaintiffs is Finley Weldon, a gymnast from Iowa State University. He reported incidents of […]
Family Watchdog Advises Parents Not to Give Kids iPhones This Christmas
Parents Urged to Reconsider Tech Gifts for Kids The leader of a US family advocacy group is advising parents against giving their children iPhones or unsecured mobile phones this Christmas. Enough Is Enough (EIE) has listed Apple’s iPhone and Android phones as items to avoid for kids and teens. Instead, the organization suggests parents look […]
DHS mistakenly informed the watchdog group that it had no text messages from Noem
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mistakenly informed a watchdog group that it would stop storing text messages as legally required, attributing the error to a “misunderstanding.” This confusion surfaced after the department phased out a system designed to automatically save these messages. American Oversight expressed concern that this admission casts doubt on the agency’s […]
Nuclear Activity Detected in Iran by U.N. Watchdog Agency
IAEA Concerns Around Iran’s Nuclear Activities On Wednesday, Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reported suspicious activities near Iran’s nuclear facilities, which had been previously bombed. However, he noted there is no immediate indication that Iran is likely to resume uranium enrichment soon. The facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan […]