POOL MAINTENANCEWhat This New Trump Goon Means For His Reflecting Pool MessAppointing a political operative to lead an independent watchdog office creates a structural conflict that undermines public confidence in the office’s independence.Mark Greenblatt
OBEDIENCE TRAININGTrump Is Turning Government Watchdogs Into MAGA LapdogsThis is the equivalent of an umpire taking a job with the New York Yankees, donning the team jersey, and then asserting that he can fairly call balls and strikes.Mark Greenblatt
WATER COOLER GOSSIPWhite House Works Hard to Cover Up Labor Dept Sex ScandalThe investigation into misconduct allegations leveled against Trump’s Labor Secretary is being led by… a former congressman who’s faced misconduct allegations himself.Mark Greenblatt
WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKESHow Congress Can—and Must—De-Escalate MinneapolisAn independent investigation should not be viewed as a threat. It is what democracy demands, especially in today’s highly partisan and deeply divided nation. Mark Greenblatt
WORSE THAN YOU KNOWI Know Just How Bad Signalgate Report Is for Pentagon PeteThe conclusion of the Signalgate inquiry is upon us.Mark Greenblatt
WASTE NOT, WANT NOTThe Tools DOGE Needs to Succeed Are Already in GovernmentAn undercover sting, data crunching—and acupuncture: What one Inspector General investigation tells us about the future of DOGE. Mark Greenblatt
ON THE DEFENSE‘Signalgate’ Could Still Get Much Worse for Pete HegsethIn a matter as high-profile and sensitive as this, an Inspector General’s independent assessment is exactly what’s needed. Here’s what that means.Mark Greenblatt
