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Oct 15, 2025 The Trump administration fired independent watchdogs and purged career officials viewed as disloyal Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Removing watchdogs and career staff weakened internal checks and shifted more state power toward personal loyalty and executive discretion.
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- Former IG fired at Export-Import Bank — A former Inspector General was fired by Trump at the Export-Import Bank, raising concerns about the erosion of independent oversight and accountability within federal agencies.
- Trump administration fires independent watchdogs — The Trump administration has fired independent watchdogs, which is part of a series of actions aimed at consolidating executive power.
- Trump administration purges career officials — The Trump administration has purged career officials viewed as disloyal, further consolidating executive power.
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Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
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