US President Donald Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at government agencies

US President Donald Trump has sacked 17 independent watchdogs from across multiple government agencies. The unprecedented action eliminates a critical oversight component enabling President Trump to fill the posts with his loyalists.

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termination came into effect immediately, the move violated federal law, claimed several media reports. The law requires the president to give both houses of Congress reasons for the dismissals 30 days in advance.