inspectors general
Coverage of inspectors general in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s federal watchdogs are doing the job past IGs let slide — and the old guard hates it
President Trump's inspectors general (IGs) are being criticized by the previous watchdog establishment for their increased effectiveness in oversight, which past IGs had neglected. The article claims this effectiveness, rather than reduced independence, is the reason for the backlash.
- “When the Guardrails Erode” Series
The U.S. anti-corruption infrastructure, including inspector-general offices and transparency rules, is being systematically weakened. The 'When the Guardrails Erode' series examines this erosion, its risks to democratic governance, and potential solutions, paired with an Anti-Corruption Tracker documenting actions. Upcoming articles cover topics like international accountability, FOIA reforms, and state-level countermeasures.