Trump fires multiple agency inspectors general—without proper notice, watchdogs say

President Donald Trump late Friday fired multiple inspectors general for federal agencies. At least a dozen were removed, including the IGs for the departments of Defense, State, and Energy, according to the Washington Post, which first reported the news. The New York Times and Reuters reported that the number could be up to 17. Federal law requires Congress to be notified 30 days before an IG is dismissed. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said that did not happen.“There ma