Fired government watchdogs sue Trump administration, seek reinstatement

President Donald fired 17 federal watchdogs without giving Congress the required 30-day notice, sparking major backlash. Now, eight of the dismissed inspectors general are now suing, arguing the move was illegal and demanding their jobs back, according to the AP.

They claim Trump’s actions violated oversight laws meant to keep the government accountable.

One of the former watchdogs, Glenn Fine, said, “This mass firing of inspectors general was an unprecedented attack on independent oversight.”

The lawsuit seeks to reinstate watchdogs from multiple federal agencies.

House budget draft unveiled ahead of Thursday markup

House Republicans have introduced a budget blueprint that proposes at least $4.5 million in tax cuts while reducing spending by a least $1.5 trillion over the next decade.

According to Politico, this plan is set for a committee markup on Thursday.

The proposal reflects ongoing negotiations within the party to balance fiscal conservatism with legislative priorities. The blueprint allows for at least $4.5 trillion in tax cuts while cutting spending by at least $1.5 trillion over 10 years.

“This budget reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility while ensuring American families and businesses keep more of their hard-earned money,” House Budget Committee Chair Joey Arrington said.

White House announces release of wrongfully detained American teacher Marc Fogel in prisoner exchange

Marc Fogel, an American teacher locked up in Russia since 2021 for carrying medical marijuana, has been released after negotiations led by Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

According to CNN Politics, writes that National Security Adviser Michael Waltz called it “a sign we are moving in the right direction to end the brutal and terrible war in Ukraine.”

Trump also seemed optimistic, saying, “I hope that’s the beginning of a relationship where we can end that war.”