February 11, 2026

Tammy Duckworth Accuses DHS Of 'Implicitly Threatening The Independence' Of Agency's Watchdog


Source: FORBES NEWSROOM

 

On "Forbes Newsroom," Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) discussed the letter she sent Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in which she accused DHS of "implicitly threatening the independence of the DHS Office of Inspector General" by reminding the department's independent watchdog that the secretary has the power to effectively kill any of its investigations.


By:  Forbes Staff and Brittany Lewis