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Jan 24, 2025 Trump purged at least 12 inspectors general across major federal agencies without the statutorily required 30-day notice to Congress Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Removing independent internal watchdogs en masse, without legally mandated notice, weakens oversight capacity across the federal government at the outset of the administration.
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- Trump fires inspectors general — On January 24, 2025, President Trump fired the independent inspectors general of at least 12 major federal government agencies in a "purge," possibly violating federal law which requires Congress to receive 30 days' notice. This action has raised concerns about oversight and accountability within the federal government.
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Week 1 – 2025-01-20–2025-01-24
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