Journalists Seek IG Whistleblowers

ProPublica published an open letter asking current and former federal inspectors general to share experiences after a mass firing and replacement of IGs. The request seeks evidence of halted probes, redirected work, or political interference so reporters can document whether oversight functions have been damaged. — If independent watchdog offices are politicized, journalists soliciting IG insiders become a frontline mechanism for preserving accountability — raising issues about source protection, evidentiary standards, and the limits of public oversight.