"Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at US government agencies" in "apparent violation of federal law".
"Apparent violation of federal law" makes me a bit uneasy. Yes, the end result of "you're fired" or "enjoy your new office in the roomy janitorial closet next to the bathroom in the basement or a tool shed in Alaska" is the same.
Still...take a breath before you write, please.
The Guardian · Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at US government agencies