And what the seemingly illegal mass firings could mean for the future of independent agencies in the federal government.

The former inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was reportedly escorted out of her office Monday after she "refused to comply" with her termination – though the USDA denies ...

Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was ...

In an email to colleagues on Saturday, reviewed by Reuters, she said the independent Council of the Inspectors General on ...

Phyllis Fong had become a fixture at the USDA, serving in her role for over two decades since she was appointed by George W. Bush.

The White House removed the independent inspectors general of nearly every Cabinet-level agency including the Agriculture ...

New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang told Newsweek that "there should be public outrage" at the dismissal of federal IGs.

Whenever an epic national disaster happens, Congressional squabbling over relief funds is certain to follow as it undoubtedly ...