Politics Oct 10 ‘RIFs have begun.’ Vought announces start of mass firings during government shutdown By Seung Min Kim, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Oct 02 WATCH: With government shuttered, Leavitt says Trump’s layoffs likely ‘in the thousands’ “If they don’t want further harm on their constituents back home, then they need to reopen the government," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday of Democrats. By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Politics Sep 10 Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempted firing, court rules The ruling, which will almost certainly be appealed, is a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to assert more control over the traditionally independent Fed. By Christopher Rugaber, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Politics Aug 07 AP report: More FBI leaders forced out, including ex-director who resisted turning over Jan. 6 agents’ names The FBI Agents Association said in a statement that it was concerned by reports of the firings of senior leaders and that it was reviewing all legal options to defend its members. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Nation Mar 19 After firings and DOGE staff accesses headquarters, U.S. Institute of Peace board sues The legal challenge seeks to prevent their removal and stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from taking over and accessing the building and systems of the independent nonprofit. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press
May 18 Fired watchdog was investigating Saudi arms sale, Democrats say By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Democrats said Monday that ousted Inspector General Steve Linick was probing how the State Department pushed through a $7 billion Saudi arms sale over congressional objections. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch Former Chief of Staff Contradicts Gonzales in Hill Testimony Kyle Sampson, the former chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that his former boss gave inaccurate statements when he said that he wasn't involved in the firing of U.S. attorneys. Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch Editors Gauge Impact of Attorney Firings on Gonzales Following the firings of eight U.S. attorneys and the revelations of possible White House ties, four editorial page editors give their opinions on the fallout and impacts on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch Congress Wary of Justice Department Firings Evaluations of the U.S. attorneys recently dismissed by the Justice Department under a little-known USA Patriot Act provision described them as "well regarded" and "very competent." Analysts discuss the firings and congressional charges of political tampering. Continue watching