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POGO: Key intelligence inspectors general resign as Trump’s return sparks oversight fears

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POGO, a nonpartisan, independent government watchdog, reports the CIA and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) inspectors general, Robin Ashton and Thomas Monheim, have resigned following Trump’s reelection. Inspectors general, tasked with investigating fraud and abuse may find their roles OBE by an electorate unconcerned with the details of government operation.

Trump has proposed controversial nominees to lead intelligence agencies, including Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and Matt Gaetz as attorney general. These developments intensify focus on who will fill the watchdog vacancies.

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Air Force may adjust F-35 buy as tech advances—Kendall pushes back on Musk’s remarks

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GAO identifies $47M in Antideficiency Act violations across agencies in fiscal 2024

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has detailed significant Antideficiency Act (ADA) violations in its fiscal 2024 compilation report. Violations spanning multiple agencies totaled $47 million and highlighted widespread challenges in federal fiscal compliance. The Navy faced scrutiny for $5.6 million in unauthorized expenditures supporting Marine Corps National Defense Cadet

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