0:00
Democrats want to hire a new inspector general to keep tabs on the president
0:05
There are 74 inspectors general across the executive branch, but none of them work in the White House, and Democrats want to change that
0:14
The new IG would go through the standard hiring process. The president makes a nomination who needs Senate confirmation
0:21
The bill puts the IG under the direction and control of the president for sensitive
0:25
investigations that involve an intelligence matter or the identity of confidential sources
0:30
The president would be allowed to prohibit the IG from starting, continuing or completing any
0:35
investigation if the president determines it's necessary to prevent the disclosure of sensitive
0:40
information. The president can do the same for subpoenas. The bill also requires the inspector
0:45
general to review classified materials to ensure the president isn't over-classifying documents
0:51
that should be in the public domain. The bill has five Democratic sponsors in the House and Senate
0:57
but no Republicans have signed on. Congressman Eugene Vindman said, With the most corrupt president in the history of our country
1:04
it's important we have the necessary guardrails in place to keep him and any president in check
1:09
Inspectors general are independent attorneys who are in charge of auditing the federal government
1:15
Their mission is to prevent waste, fraud and abuse and promote effectiveness and efficiency
1:20
I'm Ray Bogan for Straight Arrow News. For more reporting, download the SAN app
