Trump fires multiple agency inspectors general

President Donald Trump smiles as Sen Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks during a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Oct. 9, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. Grassley previously said he "intends to defend" inspectors general. Scott Olson / Getty Images

President Donald Trump late Friday fired multiple inspectors general for federal agencies. 

The Washington Post, which first reported the news, said at least a dozen watchdogs were removed. The New York Times and Reuters reported that the number could be up to 17. 

Under federal law, Congress is supposed to receive a 30-day notice before an IG is dismissed. But Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said that did not happen. “There may be good reason the IGs were fired. We need to know that if so. I’d like further explanation from President Trump. Regardless, the 30 day detailed notice of removal that the law demands was not provided to Congress,” he ...