Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs
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 News.
While inspectors general can be fired by the president - it can only happen after communicating with Congress 30 days in advance and in 2022 Congress strengthened the law requiring administrations to give a detailed reasoning for the firing of an IG.
At least one high-profile watchdog - Justice Department IG Michael Horowitz - did not receive notice that he was fired as of yesterday evening.
-ABC News' Katherine Faulders, Benjamin Siegel and Alexander Mallin