Watchdog reports that the IRS dismissed probationary employees without considering their performance.
IRS Terminations Raise Concerns Over Employee Performance Ratings A recent report from the IRS’ Watchdog revealed that the agency did not factor in employee performance ratings when it terminated thousands of probation employees earlier this year. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found that nearly all 7,315 fired probation employees were rated as […]
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.
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’
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 […]
Government watchdog looks into former special counsel Jack Smith for possible Hatch Act violation
Investigation into Former Special Advisor Jack Smith The US Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is looking into former Special Advisor Jack Smith, following a request that came through Fox News. Smith was appointed in 2022 by former Attorney General Merrick Garland to oversee investigations involving former President Donald Trump. The OSC’s inquiry focuses on potential […]
Zelensky Reverses Stance on Independence of Corruption Watchdog Following Protests
Kiev, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday that he plans to present a new anti-corruption bill to the Ukrainian parliament. This comes after opponents criticized a recent law, passed by lawmakers and approved by Zelenskyy, claiming it undermined the independence of anti-corruption agencies by increasing government oversight over their functions. Zelenskyy emphasized the need […]
A watchdog group is investigating if West Point took its crest off Bibles.
Judicial Group Files FOIA Lawsuit Over West Point Bible Documents A conservative watchdog group is taking legal action to obtain documents from the Intelligence Bureau concerning the US military academy at West Point, particularly related to its association with the Bible and the Cadet Chapel. Judicial Watch had initially requested these records in December 2024. […]
Watchdog Calls for Investigation into Nonprofits Supported by Soros for Possible Misuse of Tax-Exempt Status
IRS Investigation Requested Over Soros-Funded Nonprofits A conservative watchdog group is urging the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to look into the tax-exempt status of two nonprofits linked to George Soros, alleging these organizations have misused their privileges to support left-wing initiatives. Recovering American Freedom (RAF), an advocacy group dedicated to civil and constitutional rights, lodged […]
Big city and state budgets are significantly overspending, putting NYC in danger, according to a fiscal watchdog: ‘not affordable and unready’
A recent report from the Fiscal Watchdog Group proclaimed that both urban and state budgets are “uncontrollable and unprepared,” especially with a potential recession on the horizon and upcoming federal cuts. The Citizens’ Budget Committee has suggested eliminating Governor Kathy Hochul’s $2 billion “Inflation Reduction Check,” which is set to be part of next year’s […]
Watchdog Reveals Secret Service Delayed Action on ‘Classified Threat’ More Than a Week Before Trump Assassination Attempt
Secret Service Aware of Threat Before Trump’s Assassination Attempt A senior official with the US Secret Service knew about a “classified threat” to President Donald Trump’s life ten days prior to the assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. However, this information was not communicated to the agents responsible for his protection, as […]