Trump removes certain independent inspectors general. CT lawmaker: ‘Puts veterans at risk’
The Trump administration has fired more than a dozen 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 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 Senate-confirmed inspector general.
Donald Trump fires independent inspectors general at 17 federal agencies
President Donald Trump fired over a dozen inspectors general across federal agencies late Friday night, one of the fired officials confirmed to USA TODAY. As many as 17 were let go without notice by email,
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 Fires at Least 12 Independent Inspectors General, Washington Post Reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration fired the independent inspectors general of at least 12 major federal agencies late on Friday, the Washington Post reported. The agencies include the departments of defense,
Graham on Trump purging Inspectors General: ‘That’s just the way it goes when you win an election.’
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tells CNN’s Dana Bash that President Trump should have notified Congress ahead of firings, but he has the right to have people who will carry out his agenda.
Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at multiple agencies in late-night move
The conversations about ousting these government watchdogs began during Trump's transition back to the White House.
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Unclear how federal hiring freeze affects Hampton VA Medical Center
More than 300,000 Department of Veterans Affairs health care jobs are exempt from the White House’s federal hiring freeze, ...
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Trump’s VA pick defends hiring freeze amid staffing concerns
Trump's VA pick, former Rep. Doug Collins, said the VA may be trying to fill positions, but many of those vacancies have gone ...
Bill to rename Dulles Airport after President Trump introduced in U.S. House
Rep. Addison McDowell, a North Carolina Republican introduced, H.R. 691 on Thursday. The bill, "to designate Washington ...
Senators question Trump’s nominee for VA secretary
Senators grilled President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tuesday. Former U.S. Rep.
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300,000 VA jobs protected from Trump hiring freeze
The Department of Veterans Affairs can continue to hire new health care workers and those providing critical services to ...
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 ...
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VA places 60 staff on leave after shutting down DEI offices
At least 60 Veterans Affairs employees have been placed on administrative leave following the closure of multiple diversity, ...
Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee
President Donald Trump has moved quickly to remake the Department of Homeland Security by firing the heads of the ...
Trump’s early actions mirror Project 2025 plan he once dismissed
Trump’s blitz of executive actions align with many of the ideas promoted in a conservative policy blueprint he once distanced ...
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More than 300k VA health jobs exempted from White House hiring freeze
Veterans Affairs officials issued guidance Thursday exempting more than 300,000 department health care posts from the White ...
Trump orders tariffs, visa restrictions on Colombia over rejection of deportation flights
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was ordering tariffs, visa restrictions and other retaliatory measures to be ...