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President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general late on Friday, people with knowledge of the matter said. The White House appeared to have violated a law that requires giving Congress 30 days of notice and detailed reasons before removing the watchdog officials.
Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge
The White House appeared to have violated a law that requires giving Congress 30 days’ notice and detailed reasons before removing the watchdog officials.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general late on Friday, people with knowledge of the matter said. The White House appeared to have violated a law that requires giving Congress 30 days of notice and detailed reasons before removing the watchdog officials.
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Fire hydrants have been a staple in American neighborhoods for well over a century. In most cases, experts say, a working hydrant system would be inadequate for fighting a large-scale wildfire, like those in Los Angeles County this month. Here's why.
L.A. Wildfires Reveal the Limits of Hydrant Systems
While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large blazes currently ravaging the Los Angeles area.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Fire hydrants have been a staple in American neighborhoods for well over a century. In most cases, experts say, a working hydrant system would be inadequate for fighting a large-scale wildfire, like those in Los Angeles County this month. Here's why.
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Pete Hegseth, newly sworn-in as President Trump’s defense secretary, outlined three main priorities for his tenure on Saturday.
Pete Hegseth, New Defense Secretary, Outlines Pentagon’s Priorities
After being sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance, the Pentagon’s new leader addressed the Defense Department’s three million employees.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Pete Hegseth, newly sworn-in as President Trump’s defense secretary, outlined three main priorities for his tenure on Saturday.