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Everyday Murica looks more like a banana republic. The damage done to institutions will take years to repair, it not permanent.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52688658The US state department's inspector general, Steve Linick, has become the latest senior official to be fired by US President Donald Trump. Mr Trump said Mr Linick no longer had his full confidence and that he would be removed in 30 days.
Mr Linick had begun investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for suspected abuse of office, reports say.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news...rtment-official-investigating-pompeo-is-firedThe inspector general, Steve Linick, was given notice of his dismissal late on Friday night and is to be replaced by Stephen Akard, a close ally of the vice-president, Mike Pence, from his home state of Indiana.