The Trump administration fired the United States' top copyright official over the weekend, following the dismissal of the librarian of Congress late last week.

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress - the first woman and first African American to hold the position. She was informed of the decision in a terse, two-sentence email.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.