FBI Headquarters Selection Process Under Investigation by Watchdog

The Office of Inspector General for the General Service Administration (GSA) is launching an investigation into the agency's site selection process for the new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland. The selection has faced criticism from Virginia's congressional delegation, who accused the administration of allowing politics to influence the decision. The GSA has welcomed the review and defended the selection, stating that it followed the required process. FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concern about a potential conflict of interest in the selection process. Virginia lawmakers have applauded the investigation and called for a pause in relocation activities until it is complete.