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Phyllis Fong, who was investigating Neuralink, "forcefully removed "
TECH NEWS : Phyllis Fong, the USDA inspector general, was escorted out of her office after disputing her dismissal by the Trump administration, citing improper pr
The White House defended the dismissals of Fong and other inspectors general, claiming that "these rogue, partisan bureaucrats... have been relieved of their duties to make way for qualified individuals who will uphold the rule of law and protect Democracy. "As USDA’s inspector general, Fong oversaw a broad range of responsibilities, including consumer food safety, audits, and investigations into the Agriculture Department, as well as enforcement of animal welfare laws. The USDA has been central to concerns over the spread of bird flu, which has affected cattle and poultry and resulted in a fatality in Louisiana.In 2022, Fong’s office launched an investigation into Elon Musk ’s brain implant company, Neuralink, which remains ongoing, sources said.
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