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 fires multiple federal inspectors general in overnight purge
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin Call Out Trump Over Inspectors General Firing
A new bipartisan letter issued by Republican Senator Chuck Grassley and Democratic Senator Dick Durbin demands that the Trump Administration follow the law when it comes to firing inspectors general.
Bipartisan senators demand Trump explanation for IG firings
The leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a rare bipartisan letter to President Trump demanding an explanation for his firing of 17 inspectors general (IG) in one night. The rebuke said Trump violated the law by failing to give Congress 30 days’ notice and a rationale for the removal for each of the watchdogs
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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Kash Patel's hearing for FBI director to take place next week
President Donald Trump's nomination for FBI director, Kash Patel, will have his hearing next week on Jan. 30. The hearing ...
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Sens. Ossoff, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Homicide Prosecutions
Ossoff Press Sens. Ossoff and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) recently introduced the bipartisan Justice for Murder Victims Act to help prosecute violent criminals and bring justice to homicide victims and ...