"Congress Investigates FBI HQ Site Selection Process and Government Transparency"

The General Services Administration (GSA) defended its selection of Greenbelt as the future home of the FBI during a congressional hearing, while an FBI official expressed doubts about the fairness of the decision. The scrutiny from Congress follows objections from Virginia lawmakers and FBI officials, who claim that the site selection process was tainted by politics and a conflict of interest. The involvement of a former GSA official, Nina Albert, who evaluated the site selection criteria differently from a panel and came to a different conclusion, has raised concerns. The GSA and Maryland lawmakers argue that the allegations are meritless. The decision on the FBI headquarters' location has been a contentious issue between Maryland and Virginia, with both states vying for the economic benefits and prestige associated with hosting the FBI.