The conversations about ousting these government watchdogs began during Trump's transition back to the White House.

In a late-night Friday move, President Donald Trump fired at least 17 independent watchdogs -- known as inspectors general -- at multiple federal agencies, sources familiar with the move told ABC ...

President Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies on Friday, a person with knowledge of the matter said, eliminating a critical oversight component and clearing ...

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump’s administration fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies on Jan 24, a person with knowledge of the matter said, eliminating a ...