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Watchdog identifies 45 stores for ‘maple washing’ amid US trade dispute, but no penalties are applied

Watchdog identifies 45 stores for 'maple washing' amid US trade dispute, but no penalties are applied

At Canadian supermarkets, numerous shoppers have been “maple-washing” their fruits and vegetables, which essentially means disguising American produce as local by using Canadian branding. Despite these complaints from consumers, the Canadian Food Watchdog hasn’t issued any fines or consequences. Canadians, eager to support local products, are understandably upset with retailers that attempt to obscure “USA […]

Watchdog Takes Action Against Former EPA Official Who Went to the Media with Complaint in Biden’s ‘Gold Bars’ Case

Watchdog Takes Action Against Former EPA Official Who Went to the Media with Complaint in Biden’s ‘Gold Bars’ Case

An ethics complaint was filed on Friday against a former lawyer for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the government’s Watchdog. This complaint stems from James F. Drummond publicly voicing his concerns about the Trump administration’s criticism of the Biden administration’s climate initiative, which provided substantial funds to green organizations linked to Democratic allies. According […]

Treasury Department watchdog uncovers rule violations in IRS termination of probationary staff

Treasury Department watchdog uncovers rule violations in IRS termination of probationary staff

The IRS recently faced scrutiny after a Treasury watchdog revealed that it violated its own protocols in firing thousands of employees earlier this year, following directives from the Trump administration. The dismissed workers were not provided proper notice, and their job performance was overlooked during the termination process, as highlighted in a report released last […]

UCLA used a significant amount of taxpayer money on DEI and has professors who equated Israel with Nazis, according to a watchdog.

UCLA used a significant amount of taxpayer money on DEI and has professors who equated Israel with Nazis, according to a watchdog.

The Trump administration is pressuring the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to pay $1 billion to settle discrimination allegations. Meanwhile, a new report has drawn attention to a professor who made comparisons between Israeli rhetoric and that of the Nazis, criticizing the Zionist movement as an embodiment of white supremacy. In addition, UCLA has […]

Are ‘pocket rescissions’ allowed? Congressional watchdog says ‘no’

Are 'pocket rescissions' allowed? Congressional watchdog says 'no'

This week, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) discussed what seems to be a pocket rescission proposed by President Trump’s Budget Office. This controversial move, aimed at reducing spending, is deemed illegal and could disrupt the administration’s plans. The notion of a pocket rescission involves the President requesting Congress to cancel funds already approved, particularly […]