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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. President Trump fired independent watchdogs, or inspectors general, at several federal agencies late last night, this according to multiple media reports. NIG's role is to hold a federal agency accountable for its actions. NPR's Ron Elving has more.
Trump sent firing notices to a dozen of these last night, some of whom are people he himself appointed in his first term. And it's unclear what the legal effect of this will be. As the law says, Congress has to get 30 days notice in advance. And obviously that didn't happen.
Empires Ron Elving reporting. Multiple evangelical Christian organizations are urging the Trump administration to reconsider some of its immigration-related initiatives. Empires Jason DeRose reports the faith groups say the policies disrespect religious freedom.
The group Evangelical Immigration Table describes itself as a coalition of Christian organizations that advocates for immigration reform consistent with biblical values. In a letter sent to the Trump administration, it says two policies in particular are troubling. First is the end of longstanding guidance that prevents immigration officers from entering sensitive locations, such as churches.
The other is the suspension of the refugee admissions program, which limits the U.S. 's ability to offer, according to the letter, protection for people seeking to enter the country in order to practice their faith freely. The letter was signed by, among others, the National Association of Evangelicals and the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Jason DeRose, NPR News.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has invited President Trump to address Congress on March 4. The speech would be Trump's first address to a joint session in his second term. In his letter, Johnson thanked Trump for his, quote, strong leadership and bold action in the first days of his second administration, saying America's golden age has begun. The White House hasn't responded yet.
Hamas has handed over four female Israeli soldiers who had been held captive for more than 15 months in Gaza. NPR's Greg Myrie has more.
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