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Trump Fires USAID Inspector General After Critical Report—Here’s What To Know
It’s not immediately clear whether the firings are legal, as the Trump administration is required to give a 30-day notice.
Inspectors general fired by Trump issue warning about lack of oversight
The Trump administration's first weeks saw a wave of firings, including more than 17 inspectors general, independent watchdogs overseeing government waste, fraud and abuse. These actions have already prompted a lawsuit challenging their legality and ongoing protests outside federal buildings.
Judge Refuses to Immediately Reinstate Inspectors General Fired by Trump
Judge Ana C. Reyes, a Biden appointee, excoriated lawyers representing the former government watchdogs for how they handled their emergency request, but let the lawsuit proceed on a slower timeline.
Trump fires USAID inspector general one day after blistering report
Paul K. Martin, appointed by President Joe Biden in December 2023, was informed of his dismissal through an email from the White House.
Inspectors general fired by Trump file lawsuit to get their jobs back
Eight inspectors general who were fired by Donald Trump are suing the federal government over what they allege are "unlawful and unjustified purported termination[s]."
8 Inspectors General Fired by Trump File Lawsuit Seeking Reinstatement
The case is the latest to challenge a wave of actions by President Trump that brazenly violated legal limits on his power.
WSJ Exclusive: Inspectors General Fired by Trump Speak Out
Three of the Inspectors General recently dismissed by President Trump sit down with WSJ’s Damian Paletta to discuss why it’s important for this role to remain independent and what the long-term implications are for their mass firing.
Senate Democrats backing lawsuit filed by fired inspectors general
High-ranking Senate Democrats joined a lawsuit filed by eight fired inspector generals after their dismissal from watchdog posts at multiple agencies following a late January order from President
Trump Administration Faces New Lawsuit from Eight Fired Inspectors General
While presidents have the authority to remove inspectors general, the now-terminated employees argue that Trump did not provide Congress with the legally required 30-day notice outlined in the Inspector General Act of 1978.
‘Rogue Bureaucrat’: Inspector General Fired After Defying Trump
USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong was escorted out of her office after refusing to comply with her dismissal. She was one of 17 inspectors general fired by President Donald Trump shortly after his second term began.
Here’s Where Trump’s Government Layoffs Are—IRS, TSA And More
The Trump administration began layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, multiple outlets reported—leading to ...
Trump fires USAID inspector general who released report on impact of agency cuts
President Trump fired the USAID inspector general one day after he released a report detailing the impact of the ...
Judge denies reinstatement of inspectors general fired by Trump and rips lawyers
Judge Ana Reyes denied the requested restraining order and reportedly admonished the plaintiffs during the short hearing on ...
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The deposed inspector general from the biggest department speaks out
Robert Storch, who has had a long and successful federal career, is speaking out after President Donald Trump let him go in a purge of IGs governmentwide.
Acting archivist, inspector general for National Archives forced out
The agency, regarded as nonpolitical, has been the target of President Donald Trump’s ire since its attempts recover ...
Trump notches some legal wins amid court battles
While judges have blocked major initiatives, Trump has scored wins in cases concerning federal workforce changes, DOGE, and ...