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Trump fires 18 Inspectors General in unprecedented purge of government watchdogs

2025-01-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 10/10

President Trump fired 18 Inspectors General across multiple federal agencies in an unprecedented purge of government oversight officials. The mass firing included Robert Storch (Defense), Michael Missal (Veterans Affairs), Hannibal “Mike” Ware (Small Business Administration), and Mark …

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Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General, Obstructing Federal Oversight

2025-01-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 10/10

President Trump summarily fired 17 federal inspectors general without explanation, violating the 1978 Inspector General Act. The mass firing targeted officials investigating key areas, including Defense Department IG Robert Storch (SpaceX compliance review) and Agriculture Department IG Phyllis Fong …

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