President Donald Trump fired the inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies in a Friday night purge, according to a Trump administration official, paving the way for him to install his own picks for the independent watchdog roles.

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.

It’s not immediately clear whether the firings are legal, as the Trump administration is required to give a 30-day notice.

President Trump released a flurry of immigration actions this week, signing a series of orders targeting the border and ramping up enforcement. While Trump has long pledged to address illegal immigration,

U.S. President Donald Trump could fulfil his promise to end the war in Ukraine, but only if he includes Kyiv in any talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday. Zelenskiy also said the terms

President Donald Trump thanked his Nevada supporters for their votes in November's election and touted his push to eliminate income taxes on tips during a visit to Las Vegas on Saturday. Trump took the stage at the Circa Las Vegas Casino after introductory remarks by Las Vegas celebrity Rick Harrison and Nevada GOP Chairman Michael McDonald,

President Donald Trump is capping a frenzied first week back in office with a stop in Las Vegas on Saturday to talk about cutting taxes on tips, a 2024 campaign promise he made in the gambling and hospitality hub.

The union supports eliminating taxes on tips, but says Trump's proposals don't go far enough. His appearance is intended to energize supporters and strike a grateful tone. But it comes as part of a trip where Trump has already picked a series of political fights.