Inspector General
Coverage of Inspector General in the Nexus archive.
- CIA not fully cooperating on probe into COVID origins ‘cover-up’, alleged monitoring of analysts: intel watchdog
The CIA is accused of not fully cooperating with an investigation into the origins of the pandemic and alleged monitoring of analysts. Senator Chuck Grassley claimed intelligence agencies obstructed the Inspector General's investigation.
- Democrats Move to Impeach Linda McMahon Over ‘Willful Intent’ to Close Ed Dept.
Democrats initiated impeachment proceedings against Linda McMahon, the U.S. education secretary, alleging her willful intent to dismantle the Department of Education. The resolution cites a 40% staff reduction and cancellation of grants, as noted in a report by the department’s Inspector General. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici filed three articles of impeachment, while McMahon defended her actions as improving student outcomes.
- Inspector General Details ED Cuts From Early Days of Trump’s Second Term
The Inspector General reported on education (ED) cuts during the early days of Trump’s second term, noting the Education Department failed to provide all requested information, which limited the watchdog's review.
- Mayor Johnson's campaign fund to return donation from IT consultant hammered by City Hall's inspector general
Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign is returning a $250 donation from Robert Blackwell Jr., whose IT consulting company EKI-Digital has been criticized in an inspector general's report for potential overbilling and incomplete government work. The report also highlights that Blackwell hired Paul Goodrich’s son for an internship while Goodrich was Chicago’s chief operating officer.
- Inspector general finds NIST mistakes have made vulnerability database ineffective
An inspector general report found that NIST's National Vulnerability Database (NVD) backlog of unprocessed security vulnerabilities grew from 13,000 in February 2024 to over 27,000 by late 2025, undermining the database's utility and public trust.
- Iran war needs an inspector general, senator notes
A senator has stated that an inspector general is needed for the Iran war. The senator's comment highlights concerns over oversight in military operations involving Iran.
- Pirro says whether she will reopen probe into Powell depends on inspector general’s findings
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, stated she may resume a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's handling of renovations at the Fed, contingent on the findings of the central bank’s inspector general. She previously closed the probe last month.
- Durbin applauds audit of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) praised the Department of Justice’s inspector general for auditing the DOJ’s handling of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The audit follows claims that the Trump administration's management of the Epstein case was flawed.
- US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The U.S. Department of Justice's inspector general is investigating the withholding and delayed release of secret files related to Epstein. The review focuses on why these files were not disclosed on time.
- Thoughts on the Horowitz Report, Part II: What the Inspector General Did Not Find - Lawfare
The article discusses the absence of specific findings in the Horowitz Report by the Inspector General, focusing on what was not uncovered in the investigation. It is part two of a series analyzing the report's implications.