The Capitol Police’s failure to prepare for the Jan. 6 insurrection will be back in the spotlight this week when its inspector general testifies before lawmakers about his latest findings, all while the House aims to consider a supplemental funding bill for Capitol security this month. Capitol Police inspector general […]
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The Watchdog: Don’t dare call beloved NorthPark Santa a scammer. But someone labels the North Texas icon just that! | The Watchdog
Last week, The Watchdog found himself in a most uncomfortable position. I asked Santa Claus if he was a scammer. I was interviewing the NorthPark Center Santa about plans for his 2020 virtual appearances on behalf of the luxurious Dallas mall where he has served in that capacity for more […]
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Overnight Energy: Interior ends endangered species protections for gray wolves | Top Interior official retaliated against whistleblower, watchdog says | EPA limits enforcement of pesticide application boundaries
HAPPY THURSDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. CLICK HERE to subscribe to our newsletter. THROWN […]
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Murphy’s office knew about ex-N.J. official’s hiring of cronies, corruption watchdog says
A former top official in Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration who resigned amid criticism she’d pushed out employees to make room for friends and family had closer contact with the governor’s office than previously disclosed, New Jersey’s top corruption watchdog said in a report Wednesday. Lizette Delgado-Polanco stepped down in April […]