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Schiff: Trump broke law with watchdog firings
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday accused President Trump of breaking the law by ousting more than a dozen internal government watchdogs. “As someone who introduced the Protecting Our Democracy ...The Hill - 1h -
Trump fires more than a dozen inspectors general, including those he personally appointed
President Trump's firing of inspectors general serving as government watchdogs at multiple agencies has sparked bipartisan backlash. The president didn't give Congress a 30-day heads up or a ...CBS News - 1d -
At least 30 dead, dozens injured after drinking bootleg alcohol in Istanbul
Turkey's state-run news agency says at least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days after drinking bootleg alcoholABC News - Jan. 16 -
Trump fires at least 15 inspectors general, Hegseth and Noem confirmed for Cabinet
President Trump fired more than a dozen inspectors general late Friday night, including some he appointed during his first term. Inspectors general are independent employees who are tasked with ...CBS News - 3h -
Trump firing government watchdogs is ‘clear violation of law’, says Adam Schiff
US senator adds to chorus of criticism of president, who fired inspectors at departments including state and defense. Donald Trump ’s firing of more than a dozen independent federal government ...The Guardian - 8h -
Trump fires independent watchdogs at multiple federal agencies
President Trump is facing mounting criticism after firing 18 inspectors general from federal agencies that were tasked with monitoring fraud, waste and abuse. This comes after the confirmation of ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump fires more than a dozen inspectors general, including those he personally appointed
President Trump's firing of inspectors general serving as government watchdogs at multiple agencies has sparked bipartisan backlash. The president didn't give Congress a 30-day heads up or a ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs
Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.BBC News - 1d -
Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge
The White House appeared to have violated a law that requires giving Congress 30 days’ notice and detailed reasons before removing the watchdog officials.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump ousts more than a dozen inspectors general in late night action
President Trump on Friday ousted several inspectors general within government agencies overnight, shaking up federal oversight just days after returning to the White House, an administration ...The Hill - 2d -
Report: Trump fires at least a dozen inspectors general
President Trump has reportedly fired at least a dozen inspectors general, according to the Washington Post and the New York Times. The dismissals appear to violate federal law because the ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at US government agencies
Inspectors general at state, defense and transportation departments removed in apparent violation of federal law. Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple US government agencies on ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump advisers have discussed ousting watchdogs at several federal agencies: Sources
President Trump's top advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs -- known as inspectors general -- at multiple federal agencies, sources tell ABC News.ABC News - 4d -
Trump Seeks to Paralyze Independent Privacy and Civil Liberties Watchdog
The Trump White House has told three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign or be fired, which would stop the independent agency from functioning.The New York Times - 4d -
9 detained over Turkey ski resort fire, at least 76 dead
Nine people have been detained in connection with the fire that broke out at a ski resort in Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 76 people and injuring dozens more. BBC News reporter Esra Yalcinalp ...CBS News - 5d -
Dozens killed in fire at ski resort in Turkey
More than 70 people are dead after a ski resort in Turkey went up in flames during the night.CBS News - 5d -
UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.BBC News - 5d -
Dozens killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotel
More than 50 have been injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel.BBC News - 5d -
At Least 76 Are Killed in Fire at Ski Resort in Turkey
The pre-dawn blaze broke out at a popular resort during a school break. Some survivors spoke of terrifying escapes.The New York Times - 5d -
Hotel fire at ski resort kills at least 66
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday that the death toll from a pre-dawn fire at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort has risen to 66.ABC News - 6d -
Fire at Turkish ski resort kills least 66 people, injures dozens more
Witnesses say guests at a ski resort hotel in Turkey tried to escape a fire that killed at least 10 people with ropes and sheets hung from windows.CBS News - 6d -
Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...The Hill - 6d -
FirstFT: Trump prepares dozens of executive orders
Also in today’s newsletter, three Israeli hostages released and TikTok restores US accessFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
The L.A. Fires Expose a Web of Governments, Weak by Design
Who’s in charge? The muddled jurisdiction of Los Angeles leaves a critical question in doubt.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Mexico races to prepare dozens of shelters for Trump mass deportations
Tijuana declares state of emergency as federal government adds tens of thousands of shelter spacesFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza
The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Two Watchdogs Were Rebuffed From Joining Trump’s Cost-Cutting Effort
“We have no room in our administration for Democrats,” a transition spokeswoman replied after good-government activists tried to join the president-elect’s new efficiency department.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
At least 30 dead, dozens injured after drinking bootleg alcohol in Istanbul
Turkey's state-run news agency says at least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days after drinking bootleg alcoholABC News - Jan. 16 -
Bootleg alcohol claims lives of at least 30 in Istanbul while dozens are hospitalized
Turkey's state-run news agency says at least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days after drinking bootleg alcoholABC News - Jan. 16 -
Cease-Fire Deal Has Exposed Fissures in Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Government
One far-right minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister has blamed Hamas for the failures.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
California’s fires are a scorching indictment of misguided governance
California’s government, blinded by ideological priorities and hampered by mismanagement, has failed to fireproof the state, while focusing instead on “Trump-proofing” it. The tragic consequences ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
At least 5 killed in Los Angeles County's Eaton Fire
The wind-fueled Eaton Fire burning in northeast Los Angeles County has rained destruction on several neighborhoods in Pasadena and Altadena, damaging or destroying at least 1,000 structures and ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
At least 5 people killed in California's Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire, which is burning in and around Pasadena, California, has killed at least five people, officials say. Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the fire, which has been ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation
While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Fire at a food market in northern China kills at least 8 and injures 15
Chinese state media says a fire at a food market in northern China killed at least eight people and injured 15 othersABC News - Jan. 4 -
What we know about the New Orleans attacker who killed at least 14, injured dozens
The FBI revealed more details about Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who carried out a terrorist attack on New Year's Day in Louisiana, including apparent comments he made online and more about his days ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Gunmen open fire outside New York nightclub, injuring at least 10
Police are searching for four male suspects after gunmen fired at least 30 shots outside a nightclub in Queens, New York, on Wednesday night injuring ten people. The incident is not believed to be ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
At least 10 shot outside Queens nightclub as multiple gunmen open fire
At least 10 people were shot when three to four gunmen opened fire on a group standing outside a Queens nightclub where a private event was taking place Wednesday night, the New York City Police ...NBC News - Jan. 2