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We are looking forward to HSGAC’s hearing and hope that they thoroughly question Bell and another nominee, John Walk, on their abilities to be independent and apolitical—qualities that are absolutely core to being an inspector general.
November 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We are looking forward to HSGAC’s hearing and hope that they thoroughly question Bell and another nominee, John Walk, on their abilities to be independent and apolitical—qualities that are absolutely core to being an inspector general.
Thomas Bell, nominated to be the IG at HHS, wrote in his statement that he looks forward to supporting the president’s agenda.
The role of an IG isn’t to pursue an agenda, it’s to identify and investigate waste, fraud and abuse.
The role of an IG isn’t to pursue an agenda, it’s to identify and investigate waste, fraud and abuse.
November 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Thomas Bell, nominated to be the IG at HHS, wrote in his statement that he looks forward to supporting the president’s agenda.
The role of an IG isn’t to pursue an agenda, it’s to identify and investigate waste, fraud and abuse.
The role of an IG isn’t to pursue an agenda, it’s to identify and investigate waste, fraud and abuse.
Anthony D’Esposito is the nominee to be the Dept of Labor’s IG. He’s a former member of Congress, and he didn’t explicitly rule out another run.
This raises serious ethical issues, especially since IGs MUST be apolitical.
This raises serious ethical issues, especially since IGs MUST be apolitical.
November 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Anthony D’Esposito is the nominee to be the Dept of Labor’s IG. He’s a former member of Congress, and he didn’t explicitly rule out another run.
This raises serious ethical issues, especially since IGs MUST be apolitical.
This raises serious ethical issues, especially since IGs MUST be apolitical.
Don Bell's piece on the role of surveillance in mass deportations is essential reading:
"We are long past asking whether we have reached a 'constitutional crisis.' It is here, and the push of authoritarianism is being spearheaded under the auspices of immigration enforcement."
"We are long past asking whether we have reached a 'constitutional crisis.' It is here, and the push of authoritarianism is being spearheaded under the auspices of immigration enforcement."
Mass Deportations Will Rely on Authoritarian Surveillance
Surveillance will be supercharged under the auspices of immigration enforcement.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Don Bell's piece on the role of surveillance in mass deportations is essential reading:
"We are long past asking whether we have reached a 'constitutional crisis.' It is here, and the push of authoritarianism is being spearheaded under the auspices of immigration enforcement."
"We are long past asking whether we have reached a 'constitutional crisis.' It is here, and the push of authoritarianism is being spearheaded under the auspices of immigration enforcement."
To learn more about these unlawful deployments and the precedent they set, read our piece from last month.
Portland Precedent Risks More Unchecked, Unlawful Deployments
The Pentagon is using the president’s June memo as a blanket authorization to deploy troops to U.S. cities — regardless of the facts or the law.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
To learn more about these unlawful deployments and the precedent they set, read our piece from last month.
Check out the White House's memo here:
www.whitehouse.gov
October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Check out the White House's memo here: