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politics3 days ago•387 min saved

Hearn's Lawyers Demand DOJ and Interior Probes into Reflecting Pool Misconduct

Attorneys for former Olympic canoeist David Hearn have formally requested that the inspectors general of the Justice and Interior departments investigate the handling of his criminal case. Hearn was charged with felony vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June 2026 but was later exonerated after prosecutors admitted the damage resulted from a botched government renovation. The legal team alleges that officials, including U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, acted with 'gross incompetence' and political motivation, leading to Hearn's wrongful detention and indictment. While the case was permanently dismissed by a judge in October, the new letter seeks accountability for the procedural failures and public accusations made against Hearn during the proceedings.

via NBC News|

#david-hearn #inspector-general #jeanine-pirro

politics3 days ago•3 min saved

Hearn's Lawyers Demand DOJ and Interior Probes into 'Nightmare' Reflecting Pool Case

Attorneys for former Olympic canoeist David Hearn have formally requested internal investigations by the Justice and Interior departments into the mishandling of his criminal case. Hearn was briefly detained and later indicted for felony vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, charges that were ultimately dismissed after officials admitted the damage resulted from a botched renovation. The new complaint alleges that prosecutors acted under political pressure, violated ethical rules, and improperly handled evidence and witnesses, leading to a permanent dismissal of the case by a federal judge.

via CBS News|

#david-hearn #doj #inspector-general

politics7 days ago•5 min saved

FHFA Director Pulte Slashes Inspector General Budget by 60% Amid Ongoing Probes

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has moved to cut the budget of the agency’s Office of Inspector General by 61.3% for fiscal 2027, a move that would force the office to reduce staff by 70-80% and halt nearly all criminal investigations. The cuts follow an internal probe into Pulte’s alleged misuse of authority to access mortgage records of political opponents. While Pulte argues the office is an 'extraordinary budgetary outlier,' Democrats and oversight experts condemn the move as retaliation that undermines fraud enforcement across the $7.8 trillion housing market.

via Talking Points Memo|

#bill-pulte #budget-cuts #fhfa

politics7 days ago

USAGM spends millions to reverse Trump-era dismantling of Voice of America

The U.S. Agency for Global Media is currently spending taxpayer funds to rebuild the infrastructure of Voice of America after the Trump administration attempted to shut it down in early 2025. While the administration claimed the closure would save $153 million, Congress appropriated $643 million for fiscal 2026 to keep the agency operational. A State Department inspector general report reveals that the agency is now paying 420 employees $3.2 million biweekly to remain on leave while rehiring staff and reinstating canceled contracts. This reversal of initial cost-cutting measures has incurred additional costs for taxpayers, though the total financial impact of the shutdown and subsequent lawsuits remains unquantified.

via Politico|

#government-spending #inspector-general #politics

politics8 days ago•4 min saved

Fed watchdog report clears Powell of crimes, complicating Trump's removal push

A Federal Reserve inspector general report found no criminal misconduct in the headquarters renovation, undermining President Trump's efforts to remove Chair Jerome Powell. While the report highlights management failures, it exonerates Powell, making legal removal difficult. Trump may still target Powell, Lisa Cook, and Michael Barr, but legal hurdles and the upcoming midterm election complicate his strategy.

via CNBC|

#donald-trump #federal-reserve #inspector-general

politics8 days ago•6 min saved

Fed Watchdog Clears Powell, but Trump Demits Resignation Over $2.4B Renovation

The Federal Reserve’s Inspector General released a 120-page report finding no criminal or administrative misconduct in the $2.4 billion headquarters renovation, despite significant cost overruns. President Trump rejected the findings, demanding former Chair Jerome Powell resign and threatening legal action. New Chair Kevin Warsh accepted the report’s recommendations for an independent audit.

via France 24|

#donald-trump #federal-reserve #inspector-general

politics9 days ago

Fed watchdog exonerates Powell in renovation probe, but Trump demands resignation

The Federal Reserve’s Office of Inspector General released a report clearing former Chair Jerome Powell of criminal or administrative misconduct regarding the headquarters renovation. While the investigation found no evidence of federal law violations, it criticized Fed management for failing to control costs, which ballooned to $2.5 billion. President Trump rejected the findings, demanding Powell’s immediate resignation and threatening legal action, while new Chair Kevin Warsh accepted recommendations for an independent audit.

via Axios|

#budget-overrun #federal-reserve #inspector-general

politics9 days ago•4 min saved

Fed Inspector General clears Powell in $2.5B renovation probe, cites poor management

The Federal Reserve’s Office of Inspector General released a 121-page report concluding that no federal criminal laws were violated during the $2.5 billion headquarters renovation. While the report cleared former Chair Jerome Powell of wrongdoing, it criticized the Board for poor project management and insufficient cost controls. President Trump responded by demanding Powell’s resignation, while new Chair Kevin Warsh ordered a full audit to seek reimbursement for unperformed work.

via CBS News|

#federal-reserve #inspector-general #jerome-powell

economy9 days ago•38 min saved

Fed watchdog clears Powell of crimes in $2.4B renovation, but Trump vows legal action

The Federal Reserve’s inspector general released a report finding no criminal misconduct in the central bank’s headquarters renovation, despite costs doubling to $2.4 billion. President Trump rejected the findings, demanding Powell’s resignation and threatening lawsuits, while new Chair Kevin Warsh accepted the recommendations for an independent audit and GSA oversight.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #economy #federal-reserve

politics9 days ago•4 min saved

Fed watchdog clears Powell of crimes in $2.4B renovation scandal, but Trump vows legal action

A 120-page report by the Federal Reserve’s inspector general found no evidence of criminal misconduct or policy violations by former Chair Jerome Powell regarding the central bank’s headquarters renovation. Despite the exoneration, President Trump rejected the findings, demanding Powell’s immediate resignation and threatening federal lawsuits for corruption or incompetence. The report criticized the Fed board for poor cost management, noting the project’s budget ballooned from $1.2 billion to $2.4 billion, but cleared specific design features like water fountains as non-contributors to the overruns. New Chair Kevin Warsh accepted the report’s recommendations, including an independent audit and oversight by the General Services Administration.

via CNN|

#donald-trump #federal-reserve #inspector-general

politics9 days ago•6 min saved

Fed watchdog clears Powell of crimes but blames board for $2.4B renovation overrun

The Federal Reserve’s inspector general released a 120-page report finding no criminal violations or administrative misconduct in the central bank’s headquarters renovation. While the report absolves former Chair Jerome Powell of legal wrongdoing, it criticizes the Fed board for failing to enforce cost controls, allowing the project budget to nearly double to $2.4 billion. President Trump rejected the findings, demanding Powell’s immediate resignation and threatening new lawsuits, while new Chair Kevin Warsh accepted the report’s recommendations to improve oversight.

via NBC News|

#federal-reserve #inspector-general #jerome-powell

local21 days ago•27 min saved

Montgomery County Police Chief Yamada resigns amid IG probe

The Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada has been forced to retire immediately amid reports he is under investigation for alleged misuse of county funds, including travel to Las Vegas. County Executive Marc Elrich accepted the resignation and named Assistant Chief Darren Francke as Acting Chief while a permanent replacement is sought. An Inspector General investigation is reportedly complete and the findings will be released soon.

via wjla.com|

#forced-retirement #inspector-general #las-vegas-travel

investigations25 days ago•409 min saved

DHS watchdog flags cramped cages at Florida detention site dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report finds that detainees at Florida’s former Alligator Alcatraz detention site were confined in outdoor cages roughly 4-by-4 feet (16 square feet) and indoor cages around 18 square feet for up to about two hours each. The facility, opened in 2025 under a 287(g) agreement and closed in 2026, cost taxpayers more than $1 billion to operate; Amnesty International previously described the conditions as torture, triggering congressional probes. The IG’s findings label the use of such spaces as highly unconventional and not aligned with humane standards, and note that ICE did not have a day-to-day contract to run the facility, complicating oversight.

via nbcnews.com|

#alligator-alcatraz #amnesty-international #detention

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

IG report details alcohol use, strip-club pressure, and improper travel at Labor Department

A federal inspector general’s report accuses former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer of drinking on the job, pressuring security to drop money to a stripper, and mixing personal travel with official duties, while highlighting a toxic work environment and other staff misconduct. Several aides were disciplined or dismissed, and Chavez-DeRemer resigned in 2026 before a planned IG interview; she now works in public affairs.

via USA Today|

#ethics #government #inspector-general

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Watchdog finds toxic culture and travel spending during ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's tenure

A government watchdog’s 40-page inspector general report depicts a toxic, intimidating environment in the Labor Department during former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s roughly one-year tenure, including allegations she drank on the job, had an inappropriate relationship with a security aide, and steered department funds to personal travel (with lodging costs far exceeding standard rates) while failing to document gifts; Chavez-DeRemer’s attorney says the report does not show legal violations, several staff faced leave or resignation during the investigation, and an acting secretary now leads the department.

via Politico|

#department-of-labor #inspector-general #lori-chavez-deremer