CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Changeover among federal government agencies is normal when a new administration comes to Washington. But President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes in the first days of his second administration, from firing career agency employees to freezing trillions in federal grant funds and halting diversity, equity and inclusion programs that could result in wide-ranging layoffs.
At least 240 employees are known to have been fired, reassigned, or designated to be laid off. Thousands of employees could be affected by other moves or the grant funds pause.
Here’s a comprehensive look at Trump’s actions so far:
Inspectors general
Each of the federal government’s largest agencies has its own inspector general who is supposed to conduct objective audits, prevent fraud and promote efficiency.
Trump has fired at least 17 of themacross the federal government, including inspectors he appointed in his first term. At least one Democratic appointee — Michael Horowitz, appointed to the …