Trump fires 17 government watchdogs at various federal agencies
President Donald Trump fired more than a dozen government watchdogs late Friday in a move that appears to have violated federal law requiring him to notify Congress.
Grassley seeks explanation of why Trump fired 17 federal watchdogs
President Trump concluded his first week in office by firing 17 inspectors general from a long list of federal agencies last Friday night, which drew the attention of Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. It’s within the president’s power to take such action,
Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has fired more than a dozen independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.
Trump fires multiple federal inspectors general in overnight purge
The Trump administration purged at least a dozen federal inspectors general overnight Friday, multiple sources confirmed to CBS News. It is an unprecedented move that will likely result in legal challenges.
Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at multiple agencies in late-night move
The conversations about ousting these government watchdogs began during Trump's transition back to the White House.
Trump fires 18 inspectors general overnight in legally murky move
President Donald Trump on Friday fired 18 inspectors general in the federal government, according to Hannibal “Mike” Ware, the head of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency who was also fired.
Chuck Grassley on Trump 2.0, Controversial FBI Nominees and the Politics of Aging
Chuck Grassley is old school — and that’s not just because he’s 91 years old. The Iowa Republican is the longest-serving ...
'Just like Trump': ISIS murder victim Kayla Mueller's parents endorse Patel for FBI following military op role
Carla and Marsha Mueller, the parents of ISIS victim Kayla Mueller, endorsed Kash Patel to lead the FBI under President ...
Former FBI agents boost Kash Patel ahead of high-stakes hearing
Former and retired FBI agents have rallied behind Kash Patel ahead of his confirmation hearing this week, saying he will restore what they view as a loss of confidence in the bureau.
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The old-school senator working to confirm Trump’s unorthodox DOJ picks
Chuck Grassley often tells his staff ... Or that Kash Patel, who has said he wants to turn the FBI building into a museum and to “come after” journalists, could punish Trump’s perceived ...
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Chuck Grassley Thinks Democrats Will Rebound More Quickly Than You Think
Chuck Grassley is old school — and that’s not ... It’s something of a lost art, but Grassley often butted heads with previous FBI directors like Robert Mueller and Christopher Wray in ...
GOP Senate leaders question FBI and Meta over New Year’s Day terrorist attack
Sens. Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson launched a congressional investigation into the New Orleans terrorist attack that killed 14 people.
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Trump’s agenda rests in the hands of a 91-year-old
On tap after Bondi are more contentious hearings, including for FBI Director nominee Kash Patel ... there will be three things left, Chuck Grassley, Mitch McConnell and cockroaches,” said ...
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'I still have hope she is alive': Family of Des Moines woman missing in Mexico still searching for answers
Chris Leguisano was not there to celebrate Christmas or several milestones for her children and grandchildren for the last ...
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Lawmakers question the FBI's preparedness and response to New Orleans attack that killed 14 people
Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary ... The lawmakers are also drilling into the FBI's preparedness ahead of a major holiday weekend, including the Sugar Bowl, and a bungled initial ...