Watchdogs open 2nd ethics probe of top Interior officials

Federal Times: The Interior Department’s internal watchdog confirmed on Tuesday that it is investigating allegations of ethical misconduct by senior political appointees at the agency, an announcement that comes a week after the disclosure of a similar investigation of newly confirmed Secretary David Bernhardt.

Both investigations by the Interior Department's Office of the Inspector General were prompted by allegations that senior Trump administration appointees at the agency had been involved with department decision-making on issues involving former employers or lobbying clients.

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