Ex-inspector general on Trump firings: ‘We’re looking at what amounts to a threat to democracy’
Hannibal “Mike” Ware, the former inspector general (IG) for the Small Business Administration, said he and others are looking into whether actions taken by President Trump amount to a threat to democracy.
Democratic donors among inspectors general dismissed by Trump
The inspectors general Trump fired late last week had histories of donating to both Democratic and Republican political committees.
Trump fires independent inspectors general in Friday night purge
The watchdogs say the removals may be invalid for failing to comply with a 2022 law requiring a 30-day notification to Congress before removals.
Trump Uses Mass Firing to Remove Independent Inspectors General at Various Agencies
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.
Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge
The White House defied a law that requires giving Congress 30 days’ notice and detailed reasons before removing the watchdog officials.
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Trump’s firing of inspectors general sets up battle over government control
While many were sleeping late last Friday, the White House informed 17 inspectors general (IGs) that their services were no longer required.
Trump defends dismissal of dozen federal inspectors general
President Trump said that his sudden late-night purge of the independent officials is "a very common thing to do."
Inspector General Escorted Out Of Office After Defying Trump’s Dismissal
Security agents escorted the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) out of her office Monday after she
Trump vs. the Inspectors General
And what the seemingly illegal mass firings could mean for the future of independent agencies in the federal government.
USDA inspector general defies Trump's firing – and is hit with harsh consequences
An inspector general was reportedly escorted out of her office after she failed to comply with mass firings initiated by President Donald Trump.
Trump defends ousting at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days’ notice of any intent to fire a ...
‘Not your place’: USDA inspector general escorted out of the White House after being fired
Filmmaker Ami Horowitz has reacted to reports that the former inspector general of the US Department of Agriculture was ...
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USDA Inspector General Escorted from Office After Refusing to Comply with Trump Order
Security personnel reportedly removed the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture from her office Monday ...