President Obama Signs the Inspectors General Empowerment Act of 2016

Washington, DC - Inspectors General work on behalf of the American people to ensure that our government is open and accountable – and the President is grateful for their service. That’s why he’s pleased to sign the Inspectors General Empowerment Act of 2016, which will safeguard access to the information Inspectors General need to do their jobs. Because of changes made to address issues identified by the Administration and Members of Congress, H.R. 6450 now strikes an appropriate balance between affording Inspectors General the access they need and protecting Americans' privacy and civil liberties.  

Assistant Secretary Malinowski Travels to Ethiopia

Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Affairs Tom Malinowski will travel to Ethiopia from December 14-17.

Interment Ceremony Aboard USS Arizona Honors Survivors and Victims on 75th Anniversary

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - The first thing Lt. Patrick Zuchelli notices is the silence out on the water of Pearl Harbor. It's the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks and he's waiting patiently for the boat that will take him and about 300 others to the USS Arizona Memorial for a special interment service.

Walmart Parking Lot Attempted Murder of Young Woman

Yuma, Arizona - Today, at approximately 12:06 p.m., a 25 year old white female was shot in the parking lot of Walmart, 2900 S. Pacific Avenue.

Snowball Express Rides Again

Washington, DC - More than 1,800 family members who lost a loved one while on active military service will meet in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 11-15 as the 11th annual Gold Star Snowball Express rolls into town.