Newsom signs bill to open up some police files for watchdogs
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that will allow police oversight officials investigating misconduct to access confidential law enforcement personnel records, a change that…
Watchdogs say new L.A. County policy is an attempt to muzzle criticism
L.A. County’s watchdogs suddenly need to ask permission before barking to the press and public.County oversight officials and civil rights advocates are raising concerns about…
Keir Starmer criticises watchdog’s benefits forecasts
Kate WhannelPolitical reporterPA MediaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has criticised how the Office for Budget Responsibility watchdog has analysed the impact of his benefit changes.…
In first Supreme Court filing, Trump asks justices to permit watchdog’s firing
A snowplow clears snow outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2025. On Sunday, the Trump administration asked the high-court justices to…