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msnbc.comGAO Launches Investigation Into FHFA Director Over Referrals
The Government Accountability Office opened a review in December 2025 after the FHFA director referred several critics of President Trump for mortgage-fraud inquiries. The cases involved members of Congress and state and federal officials.
nypost.comRonald Reagan Institute Report Examines Federal Waste Reduction Claims
A Ronald Reagan Institute analysis reviewed assertions about waste, fraud and abuse in federal programs. The study assessed the scale and documentation behind those assertions.
fda.govFDA Reviewed 96 Reports of Pediatric Deaths After Covid Vaccination
Agency officials examined VAERS reports and classified seven cases as possibly or probably related to the vaccines. Internal documents and congressional correspondence detail the review process and subsequent decisions on public disclosure.
nationalpost.comWhite House Requests Spending Data on 49 Federally Funded NGOs
The Office of Management and Budget asked federal agencies to report all funding provided to 49 non-government organizations from fiscal years 2024 through 2026. Responses are due by May 29, with review scheduled for June 5.
flipboard.comOfficials Brief AI Companies on Plan to Review Models Before Release
Officials briefed AI companies on a plan to review models before release. The briefing covered procedures for assessing new AI systems ahead of public availability.
The Sydney Morning HeraldPolice Taskforce Investigates Alleged Fraud on Metro Tunnel Project
Victoria Police has opened an inquiry into claims that a contractor submitted false invoices for damaged equipment on the Metro Tunnel project. The investigation began after media reports rather than a formal government notification.
The HillPentagon Letter on Stars and Stripes Policies Renews Independence Concerns
The Department of Defense sent a letter in April outlining its policies for the Stars and Stripes newspaper. The letter was sent on the same day the Pentagon fired the outlet's ombudsman. Senate Democrats have raised concerns about whether the publication will remain independent.
rediff.comInstructure Reaches Agreement With Hackers Behind Canvas Data Breach
Instructure announced it reached an agreement with the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters following a data breach affecting 275 million records from its Canvas learning platform. The company faces scrutiny from the Department of Homeland Security and multiple lawsuits. Cybersecurit…
The IndependentDHS Watchdog Opens Probe Into ICE Warehouse Acquisition Program
The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General is launching an audit of a program to acquire warehouses for use as immigration detention centers. The program, which planned to spend $38.3 billion, resulted in roughly $1 billion spent on about 11 warehouses befo…
New York PostDHS Inspector General Audits ICE Program to Convert Vacant Buildings into Detention Facilities
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General announced an audit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's acquisition and conversion of facilities for immigrant detention. The program, which spent $38 billion under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
citizen.co.zaDHS Inspector General Launches Probe Into $38 Billion Warehouse-to-Detention Program
The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general has opened an investigation into a $38 billion program that converts warehouses into detention facilities. The program was championed by former Secretary Kristi Noem. The review examines how the initiative was developed and…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Administration Settles Lawsuit With Alex Berenson Over Alleged White House Violations
The Trump administration has settled a lawsuit filed by writer Alex Berenson against actions taken by the former Biden White House. The settlement includes an admission of constitutional violations. Berenson said the focus should now shift to Pfizer's involvement in events from 2…
Washington ExaminerNational Science Foundation Board Members Removed After Review of Grant Awards
The National Science Board had all 22 of its members removed in April. The action followed a review of grants awarded by the National Science Foundation that supported projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A Senate committee reported that more than 3,4…
Washington ExaminerHouse Oversight Committee Requests Records on Federal Employee Settlements and Mediation Payouts
James Comer sent a letter Monday to Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor seeking records on more than $202 million in mediation and settlement payouts to federal workers in fiscal 2023. The request covers the period from Jan. 1, 2020, and targets five federal agenc…
theconservativetreehouse.comFCC Commissioner Tells Disney ABC Faced Coordinated Campaign by Trump Administration
An FCC commissioner told Disney that its network ABC has been subjected to a sustained campaign of censorship and control by the Trump administration. The statement was made directly to the network's parent company. The report comes from The Wall Street Journal.
The Sydney Morning HeraldRegulator Reviews Gambling Company Emails on Inactive Accounts
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is examining emails sent by a gambling company to dormant customers that warn of inactivity fees without mentioning the BetStop service. Customers can use BetStop to close accounts and receive refunds without placing bets.
foxnews.comCongress Defunds Immigration Detention Ombudsman Office in Latest DHS Appropriations Bill
The independent office within the Department of Homeland Security that investigated misconduct and handled complaints about safety, medical care and legal access in immigration detention has been closed. DHS attributed the shutdown to a congressional appropriations bill signed in…
Fox NewsRegulators Allow California Solar Plant to Operate Despite Annual Bird Deaths
The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant in the Mojave Desert continues to operate under existing approvals even though monitoring shows hundreds of birds found dead each year. Regulators were aware of the risks to birds and habitat before approving the project more than a decade ago. No fi…
Abc NewsDHS Shuts Down Office Overseeing Immigration Detention Oversight
The Department of Homeland Security has closed the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, an independent body created in 2019 to investigate misconduct and handle complaints about safety, medical care and legal access at ICE facilities.
mcsweeneys.netU.S. Attorney Pirro Drops Criminal Probe of Federal Reserve Chair Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the termination of a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding his testimony on a headquarters renovation project. The probe, launched in November, was halted following a court ruling that quashed related su…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLutnick Refuses to Discuss Epstein Ties at House Budget Hearing
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questions from lawmakers about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on the department's 2027 budget. He declined to address specifics, citing the hearing's focus on the budget, and agreed to…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRetired Inspector General Testifies on AI and Stolen Identities in Federal Benefit Fraud
A retired inspector general informed Congress that criminals purchase stolen identities cheaply and use AI to file fraudulent claims in federal benefit programs. The testimony addressed fraud in programs such as unemployment, Medicaid, and food assistance. Officials have estimate…