Trump has fired at least 19 inspectors general without cause and now 8 of them are filing a lawsuit against the White House. When asked why they weren’t consulted before being ousted, Fmr. Veteran Affairs IG Michael Missal says, “maybe they want lap dogs instead of watch dogs.” #Velshi

We’re finally featuring everyone’s favorite psychological thriller: “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn. Before next weekend’s meeting of the #VelshiBannedBookClub, write to us at [email protected] with questions, comments, and reactions. You won’t want to miss it. #Velshi

“We have to match their energy,” @pressley.house.gov says of DOGE and the new administration. “We cannot conduct business as normal.” #Velshi

“Ironically, we're standing in front of doors that said ‘Public Access,’ and we were denied,”

@repgwenmoore.bsky.social on members of Congress blocked from entering the Department of Education. #Velshi

“You could do anything with this information,” warns WIRED. Elon Musk’s DOGE operatives “are young men who are in government for a limited period of time and will be returning to the private sector,” says @zoeschiffer.bsky.social. #Velshi