The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days’ notice of any intent to fire a Senate-confirmed inspector general.
The watchdogs say the removals may be invalid for failing to comply with a 2022 law requiring a 30-day notification to Congress before removals.
A senior administration official said the move was an effort to let go of parts of the Biden administration that don’t “align ...
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is demanding answering after President Donald Trump fired inspectors general in a Friday ...
The sweeping action removes oversight of his new administration. Some members of Congress are suggesting it violated federal ...
While Trump promotes his "no tax on tips" proposal in Las Vegas, Senate Republicans are working to secure his team.
The firings were carried out without giving Congress 30-day notices — something even a top Republican said violated the law.
President Trump has reportedly fired at least 12 inspectors general, prompting claims that the dismissals are unlawful.
Some inspectors general, like the State Department's Cardell Richardson Sr., are planning to contest their dismissals.
Grassley hasn’t yet formally endorsed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the FBI, but he’s clearly a fan. In an interview with the Playbook Deep Dive podcast, Grassley ...