On January 24, 2025, President Trump fired Inspectors General (IGs) from 17 different federal agencies, including the Department of Labor. The role of Inspectors General is prevent mismanagement, corruption, fraud and waste of tax payers money in federal agencies. The move is significant, because President Trump failed to give Congress the 30-day notice and rationale for dismissal that is legally required for the removal of IGs.

Impact: More than a dozen federal agencies no longer have an independent watch dog ensuring that tax payer dollars are not being misused or mismanaged.