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Trump fires at least 12 internal govt watchdogs: US media

US President Donald Trump (C) approaches reporters to speak, flanked by First Lady Melania Trump (R) and California Governor Gavin Newsom, upon arrival arrival at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on January 24, 2025, to visit the region devastated by the Palisades and Eaton fires. [AFP]

President Donald Trump sacked at least a dozen internal government watchdogs late Friday, US media reported, the latest shake-up of the Republican's second term after less than a week back in office.

Independent inspectors general of at least 12 federal agencies were notified of their immediate dismissals via emails from the White House personnel director, The Washington Post reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the actions.

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