Fires 17 inspectors general in late-night 'Friday Night Purge'

In a late-night mass dismissal that critics dubbed the 'Friday Night Purge,' Trump fired at least 17 Senate-confirmed inspectors general across federal agencies. The inspectors general were notified by email citing 'changing priorities.' Critics argued the firings violated federal law requiring 30 days' notice to Congress, and warned the move removed independent oversight across the executive branch. Senator Chuck Grassley, a longtime IG defender, condemned the lack of required notice.