Trump condemned over ‘blatantly illegal’ firings of watchdog chiefs | Trump administration

Independent watchdogs summarily dismissed by Donald Trump have denounced the move as illegal and a threat to democracy that paves the way for the appointment of “political lackeys” and widespread institutional corruption. The sacking of the 18 inspectors general from federal agencies last Friday, including the departments of defence, energy and state, has also been…

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Minister dismisses Tory suggestion Home Office prioritises ‘policing manosphere’ over combating Islamist terrorism – UK politics live | Politics

Jarvis dismisses Tory suggestion Home Office prioritises ‘policing manosphere’ over combating Islamist terrorism Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said the leak of the report did propose an extension of the definition of extremism. He asked a series of questions. He asked if the government agreed with the recommendation of William Shawcross’s review of the…

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