Pompeo says dog-walking probe ‘crazy stuff’

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday denounced assertions that he misused staff for personal errands as “crazy stuff” but refused to explain why he asked to fire an internal watchdog. Inspector General Steve Linick, who was dismissed Friday evening, was said to be investigating claims that Pompeo asked an employee to walk his dog, pick up dry-cleaning and make dinner reservations for him and his wife. A lawmaker said Linick was also…