The Department of Labor’s internal watchdog is investigating the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after President Donald Trump fired its commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, following a lackluster jobs report. This probe aims to examine how the BLS compiles its data and why the recent employment figures triggered such a strong response.

President Donald Trump’s demand for a Federal Reserve governor to step down over alleged mortgage fraud highlights a growing effort to influence a traditionally independent institution. The move raises questions about the future of the Fed’s role and the extent of political control over financial oversight.

The Smithsonian Institution has reaffirmed its independence following President Trump’s claim of firing the National Portrait Gallery’s director, emphasizing that all personnel decisions are governed internally by its Secretary and Board of Regents.