U.S. watchdog vows 'aggressive' oversight after Trump fires intel official

The top U.S. federal watchdog vowed on Saturday to continue to conduct "aggressive" independent oversight of government agencies, after President Donald Trump fired the inspector general of the U.S...

DOJ Watchdog Reports Additional Flaws In FISA Warrant Applications

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz has reportedly found additional flaws in applications for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, warrants.

Report: DOJ's Watchdog Found 'No Evidence' FBI Spied On Trump's 2016 Campaign

Report: DOJ's Watchdog Found 'No Evidence' FBI Spied On Trump's 2016 Campaign

Android devices at risk of hacking

Android devices at risk of hacking More than a billion Android devices could be at risk of being hacked. According to watchdog Which?, users around the world could be exposed to data theft, ransom..

Watchdog find 'no causal link' between police action and Caroline Flack's death

No investigation will be held into police contact with TV presenter Caroline Flack after a watchdog found there was "no causal link" between officers' actions and her death. The Independent Office for..

U.N. Watchdog: Iran Has Nearly Tripled Uranium Supply Since November

That's potentially enough to produce a nuclear weapon, though Iran has long said it doesn't want to do that.

Citizens file to remove Tamaya Dennard from office

Two days after Tamaya Dennard was arrested on federal corruption charges, a local government watchdog filed court papers Thursday seeking to remove the Cincinnati City Councilmember from office. While..

Pangolins, world's most trafficked animal, may be link that facilitated spread of coronavirus

Nearly 900,000 pangolins have been trafficked since 2000 according to a wildlife watchdog and the endangered mammals are suspected to be behind the spread of the coronavirus. Studies have found that..

Election Watchdog: 300 Cases Open And Not Enough Preparation For 2020

"We are really handicapped right now," says Ellen Weintraub, a commissioner on the Federal Election Commission.

Police watchdog referral after Caroline Flack death

The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the police watchdog following the death of TV star Caroline Flack. Scotland Yard’s directorate of professional standards reviewed all previous contact..

U.S. Watchdog To Look Into Trump's $28B Farm Bailout

The U.S. Government Accountability Office's investigation was first reported by The New York Times.

Gov. Hogan Appoints Maryland's First Education Inspector General Richard P. Henry To Serve As 'Schools Watchdog'

Governor Larry Hogan appoints Richard P. Henry as the state's first Inspector General for Education.

Web Extra: Ethics Watchdog on S.F. City Hall Corruption Scandal

KPIX 5's Wilson Walker interviews Ann Skeet, senior director for leadership ethics at Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. (2-14-20)

Rihanna's Savage Fenty Line Accused of Deceptive Marketing

A watchdog has accused Rihanna's Savage x Fenty line of deceptive marketing. A complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission says the line promotes discounted prices without making it clear that..

Watchdog Report Warns Of 'Significant Risks' That Could Affect Census

The Government Accountability Office expressed concerns about the 2020 decennial census, which began in remote parts of Alaska in January.

FAA Agrees To Improve Oversight Of Southwest Airlines According To Government Watchdog Report

Southwest said it has taken steps to address the report's key findings, and it “adamantly” disagreed with the critique of its safety culture.

Watchdog Group: National's Largest Supermarkets Fall Short On Food Recalls

Elise Preston reports on a new push for grocery stores to do more to keep people safe from recalled foods (2-12-2020)

Trump thanks Justice Dept. for intervening in his friend Stone's case

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to say whether he is considering pardoning longtime adviser Roger Stone, who was found guilty last year of lying to Congress, obstruction and witness..

Trump hails Barr for 'taking charge' of Stone case

Donald Trump on Wednesday praised the head of the Justice Department for intervening on behalf of one of the president's friends and advisers who is facing sentencing after he was found guilty of seven..

Minnesota Saw A Significant Increase In White Supremacist Propaganda In 2019

The distribution of white supremacist propaganda in Minnesota saw a significant increase last year, jumping more than 160%, according to a watchdog group. Katie Johnston reports.

Apple Fined $27 Million For Slowing Down Old iPhones

France's competition and fairness watchdog found Apple failed to notify users that certain updates could slow down their phones.

Some Illinois Lawmakers Renew Calls To Ban Red-Light Cameras

One watchdog group says that idea goes too far and is calling for reform -- particularly when it comes to red-light camera companies donating to politicians. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov..

FBI To Make Policy Changes Following Scathing Internal Watchdog Report

FBI Director Christopher Wray responded to an inspector general report about surveillance of former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.

New HUD Watchdog Report Finds Employees Violated Travel Card Protocols

​An audit of HUD's travel card program found the cards were used for 166 "illegal, improper, or erroneous purchases totaling nearly $23,000."