Trump fires independent watchdogs at multiple federal agencies
President Trump is facing mounting criticism after firing 18 inspectors general from federal agencies that were tasked with monitoring fraud, waste and abuse. This comes after the confirmation of two of Trump’s high-profile cabinet picks and a slate of controversial nominees set to face confirmations hearings this week.
Trump Uses Mass Firing to Remove Independent Inspectors General at Various Agencies
The role of the modern-day inspector general dates to post-Watergate Washington, when Congress installed offices inside agencies as an independent check against mismanagement and abuse of power. Though inspectors general are presidential appointees, some serve presidents of both parties. All are expected to be nonpartisan.
Trump fires 17 government watchdogs at various federal agencies
President Donald Trump fired more than a dozen government watchdogs late Friday in a move that appears to have violated federal law requiring him to notify Congress.
Collins: ‘I don’t understand’ Trump’s inspectors general firings
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Saturday she didn’t understand why President Trump fired several departmental inspectors general late Friday night given that
Trump fires inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies
President Donald Trump fired the inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies in a Friday night purge, according to a Trump administration official, paving the way for him to install his own picks for the independent watchdog roles.
Donald Trump Faces Backlash Over Alleged Purge of Inspectors General
Reports that the president has fired 17 independent watchdogs at government agencies has sparked an angry response from critics.
Trump fires 18 inspectors general overnight in legally murky move
A senior administration official said the move was an effort to let go of parts of the Biden administration that don’t “align” with the Trump administration.
Trump fires several inspectors general to reshape administration
President Donald Trump fired at least 12 federal inspectors general, a move the White House said was aimed at removing holdovers from the Biden administration who don't align with the new administration's goals.
Legal Analysts Respond to Donald Trump Firing Inspectors General
"President Trump is well within his power to remove members of the executive branch at will," law professor John Choon Yoo told Newsweek.
Trump Accused Of ‘Dismantling Checks On His Power’ After Firing Inspectors General—Here’s What To Know
It’s not immediately clear whether the firings are legal, as the Trump administration is required to give a 30-day notice.
Trump fires inspectors general across government: report
President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general across the federal government Friday night, multiple outlets reported. The big picture: The terminations, the latest in a slew of government shakeups since Trump's inauguration,
Trump ousts at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
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Judgment in Trump's New York fraud case stands at $502 million ahead of inauguration
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Trump arrives in Miami after Las Vegas rally; Kristi Noem confirmed as homeland security secretary
President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks in Las Vegas as the administration pushes his immigration agenda.
Schumer blasts Trump over ‘chilling purge’ of IGs
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) condemned President Trump’s move to fire more than a dozen watchdogs at several ...
Map Shows States With Voter ID Laws as Trump Makes Demand of California
President Trump named voter identification laws as a requirement for California before he would release disaster relief to ...