New York Democrats fill budget with ‘self-serving’ benefits, watchdog group finds ‘nothing good’ to say about it
Democratic leaders have included various policy measures in the state budget that seem to primarily benefit them. Notably, these changes could pave the way for more successful re-election campaigns funded by taxpayers. A significant budget package set for a vote on Wednesday features modifications to the public campaign funding system, enabling lawmakers to keep earning […]
IRS loses almost a third of its tax auditors due to budget cuts, watchdog report reveals
On February 20, 2025, a traffic light outside the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, D.C. changed to red. The IRS has seen a significant loss of tax auditors, with a report from a watchdog revealing a decline in government efficiency linked to Elon Musk. By March 2025, the number of employees had […]
Fired Democratic credit union watchdog members sue Trump
Two Democratic board members of the National Credit Union Agency (NCUA) sued President Trump for fired them on Monday. The lawsuit is up to date It challenges Trump to fire the leader of an independent agency among federal officials, testing the boundaries of presidential power. Earlier this month, Trump fired two Democrats on the NCUA […]
Democrats call on Social Security watchdog to investigate DOGE cuts' impact
Democrats are pushing social security representatives for Social Security on their responses to how changes in agency operations under the Trump administration have affected services and are concerned about potential disruptions in benefits. In Wednesday’s letter We asked General Michelle Anderson, a Democrat group, to consider agency actions to “reorganize the organizational structure, close numerous […]
NHS staff fatigue poses ‘significant’ threat to patient safety, watchdog warns | NHS
NHS staff are extremely tired and are dying in a car accident and pose a major threat to patients, service safety monitors warn Thursday. Fatigue that causes frontline personnel to make mistakes is a “significant” risk for patients, according to the Health Services Safety Research Institute (HSSIB). It “contributes directly and indirectly to patient harm,” […]
House set to vote on overturning California gas car ban – defying internal watchdog
The House will vote for a resolution next week to overturn Biden-era approval of several California regulations, including a ban on new sales of gas-powered vehicles. The vote occurs despite the fact that the nonpartisan internal watchdog has determined that it has not been overturned via a resolution under the Congressional Review Act. Punch Bowl […]
Fight over Space Command HQ continues with new watchdog report
After a new report from the Pentagon Watchdog revealed uncertainty behind the scenes, the fight over the US Space Command headquarters revealed uncertainty when selecting a permanent spot, leaving some key questions unanswered. In a heavily compiled, 54-page report released Tuesday by the Department of Defense Inspector’s Office (IG), investigators found a break between then-Chief […]
Red state lawmakers warned about allegedly accepting ‘DEI dollars’ from hospital association: Watchdog
First on FOX: The conservative nonprofit says that Tennessee legislators' warning about hospital groups are quietly promoting radical DEI policies despite some of these lawmakers receiving group contributions. As the agency launched its policy with President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the Consumer Research Group, a non-profit, conservative consumer […]
Suffolk police watchdog reports nearly 400 misconduct cases — but has no clue who got punished
Suffolk officers received nearly 400 fraudulent complaints between March 2023 and May 2024, but the county police watchdog said they don't know exactly how many officers were disciplined. The findings of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission praised SCPD leadership for being generally cooperative, but argue that the committee is still arm-length when it comes […]
Sens. Roger Wicker and Jack Reed ask Pentagon watchdog to probe leaked Signal chat
Top Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee have requested an investigation of Pentagon inspectors whether classified defense information is shared on Signal, an encrypted messaging platform. “The chat is said to contain classification information on sensitive military discussions in Yemen,” Roger Wicker, R-Miss. and ranking member Dr. Jack Reed wrote. in letter […]