Watchdog
Federal watchdog hits Trump administration for illegally withholding funds for NIH grants
The Trump administration illegally impounded congressionally approved funding for the National Institutes of Health as it canceled existing grants and reduced new grant awards, a congressional watchdog agency found....
Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by independent political watchdog
An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who...
Watchdog blames ‘disproportionate force’ by Kenya police for protest deaths
Kenya's police watchdog has accused officers of using "disproportionate force" to quell a recent series of protests during which 65 people died.In a report released on Thursday, the Independent...
Watchdog must fine social media companies that are slow to remove racism after Jess Carter abuse, says culture secretary
The online safety regulator should use powers to fine social media companies that are not quickly removing racism, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told Sky News, after concerns were raised...
How the world’s nuclear watchdog monitors facilities around the world – and what it means that Iran kicked it out
What happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program? Every peaceful program starts with a promise not to build a nuclear weapon. Then, the global...
Serious water pollution incidents up 60% last year, watchdog reveals
The number of most serious water pollution incidents rose by 60% last year, according to data covering England, with three companies responsible for the bulk of them.The Environment Agency...
Powell asks Fed watchdog to review $2.5B renovation of its headquarters
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made a formal request Monday to the central bank's inspector general to review the $2.5 billion renovation of its headquarters. Source link
UK F-35 jet fleet dogged by delays and staff shortages, watchdog says
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Britain’s public spending watchdog has warned of “shortcomings” in the country’s...
Are India’s skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns
Just how safe are India's skies?It's a question many are asking after June's devastating Air India crash, which killed at least 270 people. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner went...
UK watchdog fines Monzo £21mn for ‘falling far short’ on financial crime
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The UK financial regulator has fined Monzo £21mn for repeatedly breaching...
