
Newsweek
President Donald Trump is facing accusations of firing government watchdogs to dismantle checks on his power. Reuters, citing a person with knowledge of the matter, reported that Trump ordered the termination of 17 inspectors general, although the White House has not issued an official announcement. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, was among those who condemned the reported decision as paving the way for widespread corruption. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment. Inspectors general are independent officials who investigate claims of waste, fraud and abuse of power....