The president has fired or demoted over 20 inspectors general since he took office. Employees say they are demoralized and reluctant to pursue investigations that could prompt political blowback.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired several Department of Justice (DOJ) employees who worked with former special counsel Jack Smith on two criminal investigations into President Donald Trump 's possession of classified documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, Reuters reported on Friday.

A group of House and Senate Democrats introduced legislation to create an inspector general to specifically oversee and investigate President Trump's office.Why it matters: The bill is a long-shot as long as Republicans have majorities in both chambers of Congress,

Attorney General Pam Bondi this week fired multiple Justice Department employees who were involved in two federal prosecutions of President Donald Trump during the Biden administration, according to several people familiar with the terminations who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid retribution.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell requested an inspector general review of the central bank's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation after Trump officials criticized cost overruns.

Privately, White House officials acknowledge uncertainty about Trump firing Powell solely based on accusations he mismanaged a multi-year renovation project.