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Supreme Court won’t let Trump immediately fire whistleblower chief as legal challenge plays out

Hampton Dellinger will remain at the Office of Special Counsel, for now

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Supreme Court sidesteps Trump firing of watchdog post, for now - Roll Call

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that an order reinstating Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger will remain in place for at least a few days.

Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025

Trump Administration Warns Of Damage To Presidency In Watchdog Case

The Trump administration appeals to the Supreme Court over a court order halting the dismissal of a government watchdog by President Trump, raising concern...

Fired Government Ethics Watchdog Urges Supreme Court To Reject Appeal

Fired government ethics official urges Supreme Court to reject Trump administration's appeal over his termination.

Trump administration firings face first Supreme Court test - Roll Call

The Supreme Court could rule this week on whether Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger should be reinstated and given access to his office.

Roll Call · Feb 18, 2025

Supreme Court Dockets Appeal Over Fired Special Counsel

Supreme Court's expedited appeal on reinstated special counsel Dellinger and implications for presidential authority over independent agencies.

Trump administration files first supreme court appeal over firing of government watchdog

Attempt to remove head of the office of special counsel is key test of executive branch’s battle with US judiciary to reshape federal government

The Guardian - US · Feb 17, 2025

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President Trump's Emergency Appeal To Supreme Court

President Trump's appeal to dismiss ethics watchdog agency head raises questions about presidential authority over independent agencies.

Trump administration begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal Washington DC plane crash - as it happened

Staff at the Federal Aviation Administration receive emails saying they have been fired, upending rotas during period of busy air travel

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025

President Trump Appeals To Supreme Court Over Ethics Watchdog Firing

President Trump seeks Supreme Court intervention in legal battle over firing of ethics watchdog agency head.

Trump asks Supreme Court to fire ethics chief as mass purge runs into legal roadblocks

Legal challenge from federal whistleblower chief could serve as early test of Trump’s expansive authority

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025

Trump Administration Appeals Special Counsel Case to SCOTUS—No, Not The Jack Smith Case.

There are two sides to the constitutional crisis coin: if the president seeks a timely appeal, courts should consider those appeals in a timely fashion.

Reason · Feb 16, 2025

Federal Appeals Court Allows Fired Ethics Watchdog To Stay

Federal appeals court decision allows government ethics watchdog agency head to continue serving after being fired by Trump. Legal battle raises concerns a...

Judge Reinstates Head of Federal Anti-Corruption Agency Who Trump Tried to Fire

A federal judge has reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) after President Donald Trump attempted to fire him.

Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025

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Federal Judge Allows Fired Ethics Watchdog Head To Stay

Federal judge grants temporary restraining order for ousted Special Counsel, emphasizing independence and potential impact on president's authority.

Roll Call · Feb 12, 2025

Trump firing lawsuits could lead to more presidential power - Roll Call

The legal showdowns over President Donald Trump’s removals could ultimately end with expanded executive branch power, legal experts said.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump

Latin Times · Feb 11, 2025

Federal Judge Sides With Ethics Watchdog Protecting Whistleblowers Fired By Trump and Reinstates Him

A federal judge has reinstated the head of a federal ethics agency after President Donald Trump tried to quietly fire him, marking the latest in a series of illegal terminations attempted by the Trump administration.

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Federal Investigator Fired By Trump Ordered To Return Temporarily

Federal judge orders temporary reinstatement of fired Special Counsel, highlighting importance of independence and accountability in investigating politica...

Federal Special Counsel Fights Job Termination Amid Whistleblower Concerns

Federal Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger contests abrupt termination by White House, highlighting concerns about whistleblower protection and political in...

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Head of the agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump, saying his firing was illegal

The head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers has filed a lawsuit saying he was illegally fired by President Donald Trump

House Republicans Investigate Alleged Retaliation Against IRS Whistleblowers

House Republicans investigate potential improper influence in Hunter Biden investigation based on IRS whistleblowers' claims. Concerns include political in...

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Walter Dellinger, influential scholar and lawyer, dies at 80

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