Categories Selected Articles Trump Tries To Fire Inspectors General, Likely Violating Federal Law Post author By Mike Nova Post date January 25, 2025 A law passed in 2022 requires the president to give Congress a “substantive rationale” for removing inspectors general. Trump has not done that. ← Pete Hegseth gives troops their mission after being confirmed as Defense Secretary → Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership