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Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...CBS News - 6d -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - 5d -
CFPB official details DOGE ‘chaos’ in overtaking agency
A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave an inside account of the “chaos” and “confusion” that overtook the agency when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...The Hill - 4d -
Fired special counsel: 'I don't think we have watchdog agencies anymore'
The ousted head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) said his removal by President Trump is among a series of firings that have taken a wrecking ball to oversight of his administration. Special ...The Hill - 4d -
Watchdog requests probe into FAA business with Musk's Starlink
A watchdog group has asked the Transportation Department’s inspector general to investigate whether the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) business with Elon Musk’s Starlink violates conflict ...The Hill - 1d -
Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight
President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.CBS News - 5d -
3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness
First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News - 5d -
Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear
For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as ...NBC News - 4d -
"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.
In its purge of federal employees, the Trump administration has fired independent inspectors general, heads of government watchdog agencies, and everyday civil servants. Here's why so many ...CBS News - 5d -
OPM Watchdog Says Review of DOGE Work Is Underway
The acting inspector general says the Office of Personnel Management is investigating whether any “emerging threats” have arisen as Elon Musk’s DOGE works to rapidly transform government systems.Wired - 4d -
Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.
The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
UK watchdog tells banks to prepare for redress scheme on car loans
FCA to announce decision on compensation within six weeks of court rulingFinancial Times - 3d -
Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive
Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovationFinancial Times - 3d -
UK watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms
Decision by FCA and PRA comes as government’s growth push forces regulators to rethink policiesFinancial Times - 2d -
New law needed for Southport-type attacks, says terror watchdog
It says the government should create a new offence of preparing a non-terrorist mass casualty attack.BBC News - 2d -
2025 NFL free agency: 49ers releasing nine-time Pro Bowl FB Kyle Juszczyk, per report
Juszczyk, will hit free agencyCBS Sports - 4d -
Seahawks' biggest remaining needs in free agency
Identifying the Seattle Seahawks' biggest remaining needs in free agencyYahoo Sports - 14h -
Can Bengals salvage brutally slow start to free agency?
What will it take for this free agency to be considered a win for the Bengals?Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict
Fiscal watchdog’s preliminary forecasts based on UK borrowing costs exclude recent rise in gilt yieldsFinancial Times - 2d -
Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.BBC News - 23h -
UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds
National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategyFinancial Times - 3d -
Education Department cuts agency that measures student performance
Education Department cuts agency that compiles 'Nation's Report Card' and measures student performance.ABC News - 1d -
Lions are adding another quarterback in free agency
The Detroit Lions are adding another quarterback in free agency, reportedly signing veteran Kyle Allen.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cardinals free agency grades, reactions, recaps
Jess Root and Seth Cox react to the Cardinals' moves in free agency in the latest edition of the podcast.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Day 4 of Lions free agency - Medical recap of the players Detroit signed
Day 4 of Lions free agency - Medical outlook of the players signedYahoo Sports - 22h -
Yahoo Sports releases early NFL Free Agency grades
Yahoo Sports has published their free agency grades for teams including the Bucs.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Falcons sign former Chiefs defensive back in free agency
Falcons sign former Chiefs defensive back Keith Taylor in free agencyYahoo Sports - 12h -
2025 NFL free agency: Ranking top available players at every position, best team fits, projected deals
Free agency begins Monday, March 10CBS Sports - 6d -
2025 NFL free agency Day 3 winners and losers: Evan Engram boosts Broncos; Steelers waiting on Aaron Rodgers?
A look a which teams are making waves in free agencyCBS Sports - 2d -
2025 NFL free agency: Notable signings, trades by position; Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, Evan Engram headline list
Some of the biggest acquisitions before and during free agencyCBS Sports - 11h -
Who are the early winners and losers of NFL free agency?
A flurry of moves to kick off free agency included good news for Tom Brady and Cam Ward. Meanwhile, it was a little rough for Aaron Rodgers and the Bengals.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants
EPA staffers have been told they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to monitor, according to multiple sources inside the agency.ABC News - 2d -
2025 NFL free agency: Titans signing ex-Steelers LT Dan Moore Jr. to four-year, $82 million deal, per report
Tennessee splurges on the offensive line early in free agencyCBS Sports - 4d -
NFL free agency 2025: Cowboys lose DeMarcus Lawrence, Rico Dowdle; add CB Kaiir Elam, LB Kenneth Murray
The Cowboys are finally making some moves in free agency.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL free agency 2025: Top 10 free agents available include Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Stefon Diggs, more
The best players who are still available in free agencyCBS Sports - 1d -
Elon Musk visits NSA after saying agency needs ‘overhaul’
Tech billionaire and senior President Trump adviser Elon Musk visited the National Security Agency (NSA) this week after calling for an "overhaul" of the agency earlier this month. Musk, who is ...The Hill - 14h -
NFL free agency: Fantasy football fallout and analysis of deals (and trades)
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down all the major deals going down during NFL free agency.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Broncos have filled key needs in NFL free agency
After addressing their key needs during free agency, the Broncos can go best player available in the NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
NFL free agency: Realistic Browns targets still left on the open market
The Browns have had a slow start to NFL free agency, but here are some remaining targets that could get the job doneYahoo Sports - 19h -
NFL free agency: Browns starter Bailey Zappe signs with Chiefs
After starting one game for the Browns in 2024, Bailey Zappe is heading back to the Chiefs in NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - 17h
