We don’t need our journalistic watchdogs to have “access” to Trump
Everyone in the press room should walk out in protest … and source up.
Everyone in the press room should walk out in protest … and source up.
September 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
We don’t need our journalistic watchdogs to have “access” to Trump
Everyone in the press room should walk out in protest … and source up.
Everyone in the press room should walk out in protest … and source up.
Watchdogs say the previous CEO model suspiciously started slowing down immediately after the announcement
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April 22, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Watchdogs say the previous CEO model suspiciously started slowing down immediately after the announcement
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You cannot claim to be the watchdogs of democracy while sharing champagne and hors d'oeuvres with the very people trying to dismantle it.
April 25, 2026 at 9:33 PM
You cannot claim to be the watchdogs of democracy while sharing champagne and hors d'oeuvres with the very people trying to dismantle it.
This is the DC quisling media. They're not watchdogs – they're lapdogs.
NBC's kristen welker was caught laughing it up with Stephen Miller.
Stephen Miller who architected the family separation policy.
Stephen Miller who pushed the Muslim travel ban.
Stephen Miller who oversaw the killing of Americans by ICE agents.
This is why independent media is crucial.
Stephen Miller who architected the family separation policy.
Stephen Miller who pushed the Muslim travel ban.
Stephen Miller who oversaw the killing of Americans by ICE agents.
This is why independent media is crucial.
July 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM
This is the DC quisling media. They're not watchdogs – they're lapdogs.
They didn't "save money." They starved kids and fired watchdogs. That all costs us more in the long run.
February 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
They didn't "save money." They starved kids and fired watchdogs. That all costs us more in the long run.
from the moment it was founded activists and human rights watchdogs have warned that DHS was constructed to be an almost unaccountable private paramilitary force at the president's sole disposal.
DHS was originally conceived in the interest of unity and harmony — and the phrase "homeland security" was originally meant to be reassuring. n.pr/4nOx8KP
'Homeland Security' has spawned political insecurity since DHS was born
DHS was originally conceived in the interest of unity and harmony — and the phrase "homeland security" was originally meant to be reassuring.
n.pr
May 24, 2026 at 10:20 AM
from the moment it was founded activists and human rights watchdogs have warned that DHS was constructed to be an almost unaccountable private paramilitary force at the president's sole disposal.
You cannot claim to be the watchdogs of democracy while sharing champagne and hors d'oeuvres with the very people trying to dismantle it.
July 25, 2026 at 2:26 AM
You cannot claim to be the watchdogs of democracy while sharing champagne and hors d'oeuvres with the very people trying to dismantle it.
We're up to 17, but no one seems to have a complete list yet. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at multiple agencies in late-night move
The conversations about ousting these government watchdogs began during Trump's transition back to the White House.
abcnews.go.com
January 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We're up to 17, but no one seems to have a complete list yet. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
"Why did the woman name her dogs Rolex and Timex?"
"Because they were watchdogs."
"Because they were watchdogs."
June 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
"Why did the woman name her dogs Rolex and Timex?"
"Because they were watchdogs."
"Because they were watchdogs."
As a journalist, I find the mere fact that this insipid event is happening this year to be several steps beyond disqualifying. You’re watchdogs, not lapdogs. Have some damn integrity.
According to @status.news, journalists at the White House Correspondents dinner are plannning to make a "subtle but pointed statement" with their attire, such as "pocket squares and pins with the words of the First Amendment."
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April 6, 2026 at 2:36 AM
As a journalist, I find the mere fact that this insipid event is happening this year to be several steps beyond disqualifying. You’re watchdogs, not lapdogs. Have some damn integrity.
-Dropped or halted investigations into 100+ corporations
-Gutted regulatory agencies and fired ethics watchdogs
-Launched a crypto coin and offered an "intimate dinner" to top buyers
-Turned the White House into a Tesla showroom to help his biggest donor
"Drain the swamp."
-Gutted regulatory agencies and fired ethics watchdogs
-Launched a crypto coin and offered an "intimate dinner" to top buyers
-Turned the White House into a Tesla showroom to help his biggest donor
"Drain the swamp."
May 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
-Dropped or halted investigations into 100+ corporations
-Gutted regulatory agencies and fired ethics watchdogs
-Launched a crypto coin and offered an "intimate dinner" to top buyers
-Turned the White House into a Tesla showroom to help his biggest donor
"Drain the swamp."
-Gutted regulatory agencies and fired ethics watchdogs
-Launched a crypto coin and offered an "intimate dinner" to top buyers
-Turned the White House into a Tesla showroom to help his biggest donor
"Drain the swamp."
Attn: President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general—independent watchdogs tasked by Congress with rooting out abuse and illegality within federal agencies.
January 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Attn: President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general—independent watchdogs tasked by Congress with rooting out abuse and illegality within federal agencies.
New: The FTC's investigation into online advertising goes beyond just Media Matters. About a dozen other groups, including industry watchdogs and ad organizations, are also under investigation. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/t...
F.T.C. Investigates Ad Groups and Watchdogs, Alleging Boycott Collusion
www.nytimes.com
June 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
New: The FTC's investigation into online advertising goes beyond just Media Matters. About a dozen other groups, including industry watchdogs and ad organizations, are also under investigation. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/t...
NEWS via WSJ: Fannie Mae watchdogs were investigating whether Trump appointee Bill Pulte improperly accessed mortgage records of key Democrats, including NY AG Letitia James, before being fired or forced out.
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
NEWS via WSJ: Fannie Mae watchdogs were investigating whether Trump appointee Bill Pulte improperly accessed mortgage records of key Democrats, including NY AG Letitia James, before being fired or forced out.
Watchdogs urge Senate to investigate Justice Samuel Alito's oil stock conflicts [via @theguardian.com]
Watchdogs urge Senate to investigate Justice Samuel Alito's oil stock conflicts
The justice's failure to recuse himself in cases involving the industry looks unethical, the groups say.
www.motherjones.com
May 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Watchdogs urge Senate to investigate Justice Samuel Alito's oil stock conflicts [via @theguardian.com]
Ex-DHS official Miles Taylor is calling on federal watchdogs to examine whether Trump abused his power when he ordered a review of Taylor's conduct.
"I asked the government's watchdogs to investigate how Donald Trump is using the presidency to punish dissent — starting with me."
"I asked the government's watchdogs to investigate how Donald Trump is using the presidency to punish dissent — starting with me."
June 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ex-DHS official Miles Taylor is calling on federal watchdogs to examine whether Trump abused his power when he ordered a review of Taylor's conduct.
"I asked the government's watchdogs to investigate how Donald Trump is using the presidency to punish dissent — starting with me."
"I asked the government's watchdogs to investigate how Donald Trump is using the presidency to punish dissent — starting with me."
#9 - Gutting the Watchdogs
Trump has acted to dismantle or manipulate regulatory agencies, like the NLRB and CFPB, that are, in many cases, investigating companies owned by Musk and Trump's other billionaire buddies.
With no watchdogs, corruption becomes policy.
Trump has acted to dismantle or manipulate regulatory agencies, like the NLRB and CFPB, that are, in many cases, investigating companies owned by Musk and Trump's other billionaire buddies.
With no watchdogs, corruption becomes policy.
April 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#9 - Gutting the Watchdogs
Trump has acted to dismantle or manipulate regulatory agencies, like the NLRB and CFPB, that are, in many cases, investigating companies owned by Musk and Trump's other billionaire buddies.
With no watchdogs, corruption becomes policy.
Trump has acted to dismantle or manipulate regulatory agencies, like the NLRB and CFPB, that are, in many cases, investigating companies owned by Musk and Trump's other billionaire buddies.
With no watchdogs, corruption becomes policy.
The mere fact that the leadership of the Congress are complicit in their inactions is cause for concern, impeachment, arrest, removal, and a whole lot more. Why are the watchdogs asleep? Why is no one taking action against the silent coup taking place?
March 30, 2026 at 7:02 AM
The mere fact that the leadership of the Congress are complicit in their inactions is cause for concern, impeachment, arrest, removal, and a whole lot more. Why are the watchdogs asleep? Why is no one taking action against the silent coup taking place?
September 1, 2026 at 8:06 AM
From the lawsuit: "IGs must be watchdogs, not lapdogs."
NEWS: Eight fired inspectors general are suing to get their jobs back, saying Trump's terminations were illegal.
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
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February 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
From the lawsuit: "IGs must be watchdogs, not lapdogs."
After mass protests, Ukraine's government enacts a law restoring independence to anti-corruption watchdogs, quelling what threatened to turn into a domestic political crisis for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukraine approves law restoring independence of anti-graft watchdogs following backlash
After mass protests, Ukraine's government enacts a law restoring independence to anti-corruption watchdogs, quelling what threatened to turn into a domestic political crisis for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
n.pr
August 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
After mass protests, Ukraine's government enacts a law restoring independence to anti-corruption watchdogs, quelling what threatened to turn into a domestic political crisis for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
NewsGuard, which prizes its nonpartisan criteria, has become a prime target of the GOP’s battle against disinformation watchdogs.
This company rates news sites’ credibility. The right wants it stopped.
NewsGuard, which prizes its nonpartisan criteria, has become a prime target of the GOP’s battle against disinformation watchdogs.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 24, 2024 at 5:11 PM
NewsGuard, which prizes its nonpartisan criteria, has become a prime target of the GOP’s battle against disinformation watchdogs.
I can't speak to issues like humanitarian aid, but I can say with certainty that Elon's DOGE cuts impacted watchdogs such as the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC).
Let me tell you about it. 🧵
Let me tell you about it. 🧵
July 24, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I can't speak to issues like humanitarian aid, but I can say with certainty that Elon's DOGE cuts impacted watchdogs such as the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC).
Let me tell you about it. 🧵
Let me tell you about it. 🧵
But this corrupt administration has fired regulators & watchdogs???
May 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
But this corrupt administration has fired regulators & watchdogs???