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Feb 1, 2025 Trump fired 18 inspectors general without required congressional notice Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Removing independent watchdogs across federal agencies without legal notice strips away built-in checks on waste, fraud, and abuse of executive power.
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- Trump fired 18 inspectors general — President Trump fired 18 inspectors general, who are independent officials responsible for auditing and investigating federal agencies. This action was criticized for not providing Congress with the required 30-day advance notice and specific reasons for the firings, as mandated by law. The firings were condemned by legal experts and lawmakers, including Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.
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Week 3 – 2025-02-01–2025-02-07
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