The FBI’s activities are closely and regularly scrutinized by a variety of entities. Congress, through several oversight committees in the Senate and House, reviews the FBI’s budget appropriations, programs, and selected investigations. Also, the results of FBI investigations are often reviewed by the judicial system during court proceedings. Within the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI is responsible to the Attorney General, and it reports its findings to United States Attorneys across the country. Additionally, the FBI’s activities are regularly reviewed and reported by the nation’s news media. For more information, see Responding To Your Concerns: Checks and Balances on the FBI.