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How a MAGA activist who reportedly admitted he had a ‘Nazi streak’ ended up with a key role in Trump’s administration

Some officials are reportedly questioning Paul Ingrassia’s qualifications after he was tapped for a key role at the General Services Administration

The Independent UK

Trump withdraws record number of nominees to join his administration: report

Trump has withdrawn 57 nominations, which is roughly double the 22 he withdrew during the first year of his first term

The Independent UK

Social Security Whistleblower Sounds Alarm: Retirees’ Private Data May Be at Risk

A whistleblower within the Social Security Administration (SSA) has formally lodged a complaint alleging retaliation following their efforts to highlight significant vulnerabilities in the agency’s...

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Trump finds a new job for MAGA acolyte who was removed from running for top post over alleged racist chats

Ingrassia has previously been linked to a string of scandals, including allegedly saying that holidays like ‘mlk jr day’ and ‘Juneteenth’ should be ‘eviscerated’

The Independent UK

Trump Watchdog Pick Paul Ingrassia Withdraws After Racist Texts Revealed

Paul Ingrassia, Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Office of Special Counsel, has withdrawn his nomination after racist text messages surfaced, prompting bipartisan backlash and rare Republican opposition in the Senate.

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Trump Office of Special Counsel nominee accused of admitting ‘Nazi streak’ withdraws amid GOP backlash

Paul Ingrassia was tapped by Trump to lead the independent agency that investigates federal whistleblower complaints and discrimination allegations

The Independent UK

Paul Ingrassia withdraws from hearing to lead watchdog office - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel announced he would withdraw from a Senate hearing set for Thursday.

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Donald Trump's Nominee Faces Backlash Over Leaked Racist Messages About MLK Day

Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia faces a scandal over leaked racist texts about MLK. Read the shocking messages and his team's defense before his confirmation hearing.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s nomination of Paul Ingrassia loses Republican support following racist text messages

Ingrassia, Trump’s pick to lead the office of special counsel, allegedly described himself as having ‘a Nazi streak’

The Guardian - US

When government websites become campaign tools: Blaming the shutdown on Democrats has legal and political risks

For decades, federal shutdowns have mostly been budget fights. The 2025 one has become bigger than that: It’s turned into a messaging war.

The Conversation

Whistleblower claims DOGE compromised Social Security data of hundreds of millions of Americans

Bombshell allegations claim ‘Big Balls’ and others engaged in ‘systemic data security violations’ impacting millions of people

The Independent UK

US authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.

Al Jazeera

Jack Smith under investigation by the Office of Special Counsel over Trump prosecutions

Smith is accused of potentially violating a federal law that prohibits government employees from engaging in political activity

The Independent UK

Trump taps 30-year-old with little government experience and links to Holocaust denier to lead federal agency

Paul Ingrassia has been nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel

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D.C. Circuit Issues Opinion Explaining Stay that Allowed for Special Counsel Dellinger's Removal

The panel did not believe the Office of Special Counsel could be distinguished from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or Federal Housing Finance Authority.

Latin Times

Fired Government Watchdog Issues Dire Warning Trump is Removing All Checks to His Administration's Power

Hampton Dellinger, the former head of the Office of Special Counsel, said Donald Trump's decision to fire all independent watchdog agencies and offices has no precedent in over 40 years

Roll Call

Hampton Dellinger to drop legal challenge to firing by Trump - Roll Call

U.S. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger intends to drop his lawsuit to be reinstated after he was fired without cause last month.

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DC Circuit Allows Removal of Special Counsel Dellinger Pending Appeal

For now, President Trump has removed Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel.

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Appeals court allows Trump removal of Hampton Dellinger - Roll Call

A federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed President Donald Trump to remove Hampton Dellinger as special counsel for now.

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What the Supreme Court Said about Dellinger v. Trump in Seila Law v. CFPB

A district court judge has concluded that President Trump cannot remove the head of the Office of Special Counsel without cause. Supreme Court review is inevitable.

Fortune

A government watchdog that was fired by Trump is trying to protect tens of thousands of federal workers from latest culling

The Office of Special Counsel’s findings could have major implications for fired federal workers trying to get their jobs back.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Latin Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

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