Two senior Senate Republicans are challenging President Donald Trump's move to cut off funding for the federal watchdog group overseeing inspectors general, warning it could cripple efforts to root out waste and abuse across government, Mediaite reported. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the Trump administration "plans to end funding" for CIGIE beginning Wednesday. The group, which serves as the umbrella organization for 72 inspectors general, "helps inspectors general root out waste, fraud, and abuse" in government, the Post noted. He and Collins called on the administration to also restore money for the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, which tracks COVID-related spending. We understand from your staff that OMB's apportionment decision may be part of a review of CIGIE and PRAC activities," the senators' statement added.