Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Coverage of Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-Biden official's campaign faces heat as missing children scandal resurfaces: 'Voters deserve better'
Xavier Becerra, former HHS Secretary, faces scrutiny over a scandal involving missing migrant children during his tenure. Critics argue that rushed processing led to safety risks, while Becerra claims children were placed with vetted sponsors. The HHS Office of Inspector General later confirmed gaps in sponsor screening and follow-up procedures.
- Epstein fallout grows as DOJ watchdog digs deeper into handling of the case
The DOJ's internal watchdog is auditing whether the department complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act in releasing records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The investigation follows criticism over transparency and leadership changes, including the firing of former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche claims all relevant files have been released.
- Epstein fallout grows as DOJ watchdog digs deeper into handling of the case
The DOJ's internal watchdog is auditing the department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates public release of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The investigation follows criticism over delayed disclosures and recent leadership changes, including the firing of former Attorney General Pam Bondi.