Pentagon Audit Failures and Media Accountability

This chapter examines the Pentagon's repeated failures to pass audits despite increasing defense budgets, spotlighting issues within financial management and the military-industrial complex. It also explores the role of journalism in providing thorough congressional oversight, critiquing the prioritization of sensational news over substantive legislative reporting. Furthermore, the dialogue emphasizes the need for reforms to hold public officials accountable, addressing the relationship between politicians and the media amidst ongoing military and humanitarian crises.