Phyllis Fong defied Donald Trump’s orders—Now she's been ousted. Did Elon Musk’s Neuralink play a role?
Phyllis Fong, the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), was removed from her office after refusing ...
This Is Not a Good Time for the USDA to Be Without an Inspector General
What better time for the USDA to be without an inspector general—or, worse, some MAGA hack pretending to be one—what with ...
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Trump vs. the Inspectors General
And what the seemingly illegal mass firings could mean for the future of independent agencies in the federal government.
Phyllis Fong, who was investigating Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink, "forcefully removed from office" after refusing termination order
Phyllis Fong, the USDA inspector general, was escorted out of her office after disputing her dismissal by the Trump administration, citing improper procedures. The White House defended the move, ...
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Boozman: Agriculture watchdog could do a better job
USDA and other agencies need closer oversight as the Trump administration purges inspectors general, Senate Agriculture Chair ...