Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

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  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 - 14h

• 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
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  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 - 1d
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  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 - 1d
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  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 - 1d
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  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

• 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 - 5d

• 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 alcohol
  
  ABC 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 alcohol
  
  ABC News - Jan. 16

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  Six hostages to be freed and Gazans to be allowed north - Israel

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  The new warnings come after a second person is confirmed to have died in Storm Éowyn.
  
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  Starmer praises Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

  The conversation comes after the president praised Sir Keir for doing a "very good job" as prime minister.
  
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