US Democrats launch probe of Trump's 'purge' of watchdogs
A State Department spokesperson confirmed Mr Linick had been fired but did not comment on the Democratic investigation nor Mr Pompeo's role in the dismissal.
Mr Linick, who was appointed to the role in 2013 under the Obama administration, is the fourth inspector-general fired by Mr Trump since early April following the President's February acquittal by the Republican-led Senate in an impeachment trial.House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was told of the move in a letter late on Friday.In April, Mr Trump removed a top coronavirus watchdog, Glenn Fine, who was to oversee the government's COVID-19 financial relief response.
Earlier in May, Mr Trump ousted Christi Grimm, who led the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector-General, after accusing her of having produced a "fake dossier" on American hospitals suffering shortages on the frontlines of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US Democrats launch probe into Donald Trump's firing of State Department watchdogCongressional Democrats have launched a probe into President Donald Trump's 'politically-motivated' dismissal of a government watchdog believed to have been investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Read more »
Coronavirus health officials vanish from US national TV interviewsThe US's top physicians have stopped appearing on national television as the White House exerts increased control over communications during the coronavirus pandemic and refocuses its message toward reopening the economy. 9News
Read more »
US moves to cut off chip supplies to Huawei as China eyes retaliationThe Trump administration has moved to block global chip supplies to telecoms equipment giant Huawei, spurring fears of Chinese retaliation and hammering shares of US producers of chipmaking equipment.
Read more »
China can't bully us into submission: the PM has Australians' backingPerspective: Beijing picks off one country at a time, hoping to frighten others into submission. Australia is not submitting.
Read more »
Coronavirus live updates: Virus 'still amongst us'; No further infections in Rockhampton nursing homeCoronavirus live updates: Virus 'still amongst us'; No further infections in Rockhampton nursing home; Vict...
Read more »
Coronavirus pandemic: House passes $US 3 trillion 'Heroes Act' aid bill opposed by TrumpThe US House of Representatives narrowly approved a $US 3 trillion bill to provide more aid for battling the coronavirus and stimulating a faltering economy
Read more »