The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days’ notice of any intent to fire a Senate-confirmed inspector general.

The White House defied a law that requires giving Congress 30 days’ notice and detailed reasons before removing the watchdog officials.

President Trump on Friday ousted several inspectors general within government agencies overnight, shaking up federal oversight just days after returning to the White House, an administration official confirmed to NewsNation.

U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly fired at least a dozen inspectors general at various federal agencies late Friday, according to multiple news outlets, in a move that may run afoul of federal law.

It’s a very common thing to do,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One while traveling to Florida, according to the Washington Post.